Trump Dam Workforce Cuts

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Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk

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Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk.

The Bureau of Reclamation provides water and hydropower to the public in 17 western states.

Nearly 400 agency workers have been cut through the Trump reduction plan, an administration official said.

The cuts come at a time when the nation's dams need expert attention.

Sen. Alex Padilla , a California Democrat who pushed a bipartisan effort to ensure the National Dam Safety Program was authorized through 2028 , said, “the safety and efficacy of our dams is a national security priority. “ Americans deserve better, and I will work to make sure this administration is held accountable for their reckless actions,” Padilla said. ___ Associated Press White House reporter Chris Megerian contributed from Washington, D.C ..