A notice on the ODNI's Web site on Tuesday. (Credit: Screenshot by CNET)
U.S. Spy Agencies Face Big Layoffs In Government Shutdown -- Reuters
(Reuters) - More than 70 percent of the civilians working for U.S. spy agencies have been deemed "non-essential" employees and face temporary layoffs due to the government shutdown that began on Tuesday, three officials familiar with the matter said.
The agencies affected are the Central Intelligence Agency, the Office of Director of National Intelligence and 15 others, the officials said.
The CIA expects to furlough about 12,500 civilians working for the agency, according to the sources. But specific numbers for other agencies were not immediately clear, the officials told Reuters. The CIA and White House declined to comment.
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Update #1: Spy agencies forced to furlough 70 percent of civilian employees -- The Hill
Update #2: NSA, intelligence workers 'stretched to limit' by shutdown, official says -- CNet
Update #3: How the Government Shutdown Hurts National Security -- Josh Rogin, Daily Beast
My Comment: Parts of the intelligence community will be impacted .... while other parts will not.
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When there is no leadership unity, a government shut down is inevitable. Times like this makes searching for an income protection quote a smart move.
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