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Defense Department begins cutting workers this week

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Defense Logistics Agency fires probationary employees.

Pentagon memo warns of imminent cuts to civilian employees.

Department of Defense is one of several agencies expected to fire employees.

At least 23,853 employees have been put on leave or terminated as of the end of February , CBS News analysis shows.

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85

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84

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70

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formal

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English

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63

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