US judge pushes back deadline for Trump's buyout offer for government employees

It's a glimmer of hope that the courts might help us and block the whole resignation program,

said an employee at the General Services Administration, which manages federal properties

In the halls most people are stopping to ask one another what their decision will be, with many people saying they are scared because we are caught between two bad choices and very little time to make the decision,

said one Treasury Department executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity

It’s a scam and not a buyout,

said Everett Kelley, president of the American Federation of Government Employees

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The majority of federal agencies are likely to be downsized through restructurings, realignments, and reductions in force,

said the message from the Office of Personnel Management, which has been a nexus of Musk's efforts to downsize the government

I know there’s been a lot of questions out there about whether it’s real and whether it’s a trick,

she said, ... according to a recording obtained by The Associated Press

Employees who engage in unlawful behavior or other misconduct will be prioritized for appropriate investigation and discipline, including termination,

the email said

We encourage federal workers in this city to accept the very generous offer,

she said at about the same time as the judge's ruling came out

Unfortunately, we don’t have all the answers,

he said