Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said she “strongly” opposes the White House’s move to permanently fire hundreds of furloughed federal workers, calling the decision “arbitrary” and harmful to public service, The Hill reported.
The layoffs, announced Friday by Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, are set to begin immediately as the government shutdown enters its 10th day. Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over funding and healthcare, with the White House pressing for a continuing resolution to reopen the government.
“I strongly oppose Director Russ Vought’s attempt to permanently lay off federal workers who have been furloughed due to a completely unnecessary government shutdown caused by Senator [Chuck] Schumer,” Collins said in a statement posted to the Senate Appropriations Committee website.
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