The US State Department said it will promptly implement a layoff and restructuring plan.
On July 10th, local time, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that after the Supreme Court issued its ruling, a plan aimed at reforming the US State Department and cutting staff was entering the implementation phase. Bruce refused to disclose when the staff reduction plan would begin, but stated that it would be implemented "quickly." It is reported that the State Department is expected to issue the first batch of dismissal notices on the 11th.
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