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USDA Agency Faces Bed Bug Infestation Amid Staffing Cuts

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is currently addressing a bed bug infestation at its Beltsville, Maryland office. Employees have reported health issues related to toxic fumes after fumigation, and the agency's staffing and funding have seen significant reductions in recent years.

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The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is currently addressing a bed bug infestation at its Beltsville, Maryland office. Employees have reported health issues related to toxic fumes after fumigation, and the agency's staffing and funding have seen significant reductions in recent years.

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  • ✕ ironic dilemma
  • ✕ irony was lost on no one
  • ✕ blamed employee negligence

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Original Headline

USDA Pest Agency Office Faces Bed Bug Infestation, Workers Say

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USDA Agency Faces Bed Bug Infestation Amid Staffing Cuts