[smt88]

1. Firing != reducing spending

2. Many of the employment and B2B contracts they're cancelling are breaching the contracts, so much of the firing is likely illegal

3. This judge didn't rule on the legality, meaning his ruling has no bearing on whether it's legal:

"However, Cooper on Thursday said, he likely lacks the power to hear the case, and the unions instead must file complaints with a federal labor board that hears disputes between unions and federal agencies."

[WillPostForFood]

1. Firing != reducing spending

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[smt88]

Budgets are set by Congress. The money is allocated and is supposed to be spent regardless of payroll.

It's very likely most of these reduced payroll costs will just be spent on outside contractors who cost much more per hour of work.