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Multiple IRS probationary workers in Richmnd - fired this week. It comes as tax season is heating up and as part of broader federal workforce cuts. Fired IRS revenue officer Shawn Hartley tells CBS-6 nobody told her a reason.....

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Gov. Youngkin saying only.....

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But he says it's important to support the affected workers. Dismissed Richmond workers say they got no formal notice and a supervisor says they'll get a letter later with more details.  
 
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Virginia House Speaker Don Scott expects a special legislative session after today’s [Saturday] adjournment to deal with Trump cuts to federal jobs and funding. Scott telling “The Richmond Times-Dispatch” - quote - absolutely there’ll be a special session. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell also wants a special session.  
 
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The Ashland Police Department says a phone scam is hitting Hanover County residents. Rebecca Hughes reports.....

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Virginia-class submarines, buildable surface ships and nuclear modernization are exempt from budget cuts let by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth wants to shift $50 billion in Pentagon funds to other Trump administration priorities. Those so-called “offsets” are due Monday. Hegseth wants to reduce Pentagon spending 8%.  
 
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Posted: 02/23/2025 23:14:53 ET ATL

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