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A sniffer dog from the U.S. Department of Agriculture sits next to the luggage of passengers arriving at Hartfield International Airport in Atlanta. USDA is currently seeking to fill jobs in its animal care program.

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After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions

by Andrea Hsu May 3, 2025May 3, 2025

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has opened up 73 jobs to internal candidates. They include roles just vacated by people who are receiving full pay and benefits through September.

Stephen Porder's house on a cold day

Environment, Episode, Possibly Podcast

Possibly: This Cold House

by Megan Hall and Nancy Pick October 9, 2018January 16, 2024

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Can we heat our homes without cooking the planet?

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