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Corrections facilities were long understaffed before the COVID-19 pandemic, and shortages have continued in the years since, Mabe said.
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Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
What's New President Joe Biden is facing criticism for vetoing the bipartisan JUDGES Act, which would have added 66 new judges to federal courts that are understaffed.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In short, this move will do more to destabilize the institution and put more pressure on correctional staff that is currently understaffed.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Current and former employees at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory told her the UC Davis facility is understaffed, leading to long hours and burnout that fueled mistakes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
What's New President Joe Biden is facing criticism for vetoing the bipartisan JUDGES Act, which would have added 66 new judges to federal courts that are understaffed.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
In short, this move will do more to destabilize the institution and put more pressure on correctional staff that is currently understaffed.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Current and former employees at the California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory told her the UC Davis facility is understaffed, leading to long hours and burnout that fueled mistakes.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Understaffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/understaffed. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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