Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reorganize the US State Department, including the elimination of 132 domestic offices and the reduction of around 700 positions in Washington, DC. A senior department official stated that these changes are critical to improve the department's effectiveness and relevance in foreign policy. The plan, described as a roadmap, includes a significant reduction in the number of headquarters offices and a directive for undersecretaries to create implementation plans within 30 days, targeting completion by July 1.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a major reorganization plan for the US State Department, aiming to eliminate 132 domestic offices and cut 700 positions.
The changes are deemed necessary to enhance the Department's effectiveness, with officials arguing that the current structure has become bloated and hampers foreign policy.
An internal memo indicated that undersecretaries have 30 days to develop concrete plans for implementing these changes effectively, targeting a completion date by July 1.
The reorganization aims to reduce the number of headquarters offices from 734 to 602, representing a significant reduction in the Departmentâs structural footprint.
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