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NOAA lays off 1,000 employees as President Trump escalates federal cuts

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NOAA has a workforce of about 12,000 employees worldwide.

The mass layoffs and buyouts mark about a 20% reduction to NOAA 's workforce.

The terminations come after more than 880 recently hired or promoted probationary workers were fired last month .

Federal departments across the government are finalizing “ Reduction in Force ” plans ahead of a Thursday deadline.