ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Neighbors are feeling the pressure of the ongoing stalemate in Washington after an already tough year for federal workers.

According to the Howard County Executive office, 11% of its working population is employed by the federal government, due to its proximity to D.C., the Social Security Administration in Baltimore and Fort Meade in neighboring Anne Arundel County.

“We've witnessed the DOGE effect. We've witnessed so many in our community lose their jobs arbitrarily because the president doesn't understand or appreciate the value federal workers bring, not just to this community, but to this nation,” Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D) of Maryland’s third congressional district said.

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