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[quote=Anonymous]But did you see the new EO? It basically says they are never hiring anyone again.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/10/ensuring-continued-accountability-in-federal-hiring/

Sec. 2.  Policies and Procedures to Govern Federal Hiring.  No Federal civilian position that is vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created, except as provided for in this order or required by applicable law.  Except as set forth in section 3 of this order, this policy applies to all executive departments and agencies (agencies) regardless of their sources of operational or programmatic funding.

(b)  Strategic Hiring Committees.  Within 30 days of the date of this order, each agency head shall establish a Strategic Hiring Committee to approve the creation or filling, as applicable, of each vacancy within their agency.  The Strategic Hiring Committee shall include the deputy agency head and the chief of staff to the agency head, along with such other senior officials as the agency head may designate.  The Strategic Hiring Committee shall ensure that agency hiring is consistent with the national interest, agency needs, and the priorities of my Administration.  Agency Strategic Hiring Committees shall provide written notice of approved hires to OPM following the approval of such hires.

(i)    Within 60 days of the date of this order, each agency shall prepare an Annual Staffing Plan, in coordination with OPM and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to ensure that new career appointments in the upcoming fiscal year are in the highest-need areas and aligned with the priorities of my Administration.

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