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More Government Layoffs; Economy News; Greenland Elections, & More I 3.14.25

The Pour Over Today

The Pour Over

Religion & Spirituality, News, Christianity, Daily News

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🗓️ 14 March 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Today we’re talking about the latest round of government layoffs, what’s happening with the economy, the elections in Greenland, and other top news for Friday, March 14th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Parenting with Ginger Hubbard: https://links.thepourover.org/ParentingwithGingerHubbard The Bulletin: MoreCT.com/BulletinPodcast Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Cru: give.cru.org/pour LMNT: https://links.thepourover.org/LMNT_Podcast HelloFresh: hellofresh.com/hellofreshpodcast One Year Bible: https://links.thepourover.org/OneYearBible_Pod World Relief: https://links.thepourover.org/WorldRelief_Pod The Chronological Life Application Study Bible: https://links.thepourover.org/LASB_0215 Student Life Application Study Bible: https://links.thepourover.org/SLASB_Pod

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0:00.0

Today, we're talking about the last round of government layoffs, what's happening with the economy, the elections in Greenland, and other top news for Friday, March 14th.

0:12.2

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor over today.

0:16.4

Here's the quote of the day.

0:18.1

There is no saint without a past, no sinner without a future.

0:22.6

St. Augustine.

0:26.6

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

0:31.6

Federal workforce trims continue.

0:33.6

Tuesday, the Department of Education laid off roughly a third of its around 3,500 employees,

0:40.4

the first step towards shutting down the department, which would require Congress, and transferring

0:45.7

educational oversight to the states. Secretary McMahon said the overhaul wouldn't impact

0:51.3

those benefiting from the department's outward-facing programs,

0:54.7

like financial aid and special education,

0:57.1

but critics have concerns over the effectiveness of a bare-bones staff

1:00.8

and the lawsuits have begun rolling in.

1:03.8

Meanwhile, more than a thousand layoffs are forecasted for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

1:09.1

as the nation's weather, ocean, and

1:11.7

fisheries agency cuts 10% of its workforce.

1:15.4

The news comes as a federal district judge ruled yesterday that six federal agencies unjustly

1:20.7

fired thousands of employees and must reinstate them.

1:24.1

The decision will likely be appealed.

1:36.5

When discussing divisive topics like layoffs, remember that both your position and your posture reflect on Christ. That means humbly loving and caring for those who have lost

1:41.4

jobs, government authorities, and people who passionately

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