The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is facing a staffing crisis. After offering employees paid resignations, APHIS is now scrambling to fill 73 critical positions, infuriating those who accepted the offer. The agency is seeking scientists, analysts, and inspectors, creating a situation where the government pays two salaries for the same roles until September. This move follows broader federal workforce reductions and raises concerns about the impact on essential services and employee morale.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.