OMB Deputy Director nominee defends firing of probationary federal employees
OMB Deputy Director nominee defends firing of probationary federal employees  
Podcast: Federal Drive with Tom Temin
Published On: Wed Feb 26 2025
Description: The nominee to be Deputy Director for budget at the Office of Management and Budget is pushing back against the idea that the firing of probationary federal employees was indiscriminate. Former Congressman Dan Bishop told senators during his nomination hearing there are good reasons for agencies to let go of these employees. No surprise, Democrats disagreed. Federal News Network's executive editor, Jason Miller, brings us more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices