The article discusses the U.S. federal workforce's size and efficiency compared to other countries, highlighting issues related to layoffs, political appointments, and government contracting.

President trump and elon musk's plans for a wholesale reduction of the federal workforce have brought turmoil to a sector long seen as a bastion of stability.

President trump and elon musk's plans for a wholesale reduction of the federal workforce.

Discussion on the size and comparison of the U.S. federal workforce with those of other countries.

Says the size of the United States' federal workforce is well in line with those of its peers.

Elizabeth Linos, who provided insight on the federal workforce, is associated with this institution.