Anonymous wrote:Does include physicians and nurses? This cannot go on forever.

It says that veterans healthcare must not be affected and also that OPM can make exceptions, however that is interpreted.

Does include physicians and nurses? This cannot go on forever.

Will there be more VERAs next year?

Anonymous wrote:“Contracting outside the Federal Government to circumvent the intent of this memorandum is prohibited,” the order says. The heads of agencies “shall seek efficient use of existing personnel and funds to improve public services and the delivery of those services,” the order says.

So does this mean no more contractors?

No additional contractors to replace federal roles that are vacant and not allowed to be filled.
Not "no more" as in none.

“Contracting outside the Federal Government to circumvent the intent of this memorandum is prohibited,” the order says. The heads of agencies “shall seek efficient use of existing personnel and funds to improve public services and the delivery of those services,” the order says.

So does this mean no more contractors?

Anonymous wrote:Until something breaks and the people revolt.

Like what happened in Texas? Just wait for hurricane season.

I've seen this movie before. Eventually something will break somewhere, there will be public outrage, and they will be forced to hire more bodies.

Until something breaks and the people revolt.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/07/trump-extends-federal-hiring-freeze/84498858007/

But apparently at least the VA is canceling the RIF.