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National Science Foundation fires 168 probationary employees on Trump administration's orders

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The National Science Foundation fired 168 probationary employees in compliance with an executive order issued by President Trump last week .

Federal workers who are in a probationary period are still in a trial period that typically extends for one to two years of employment.

The NSF provides a quarter of federal support for basic research at the nation's colleges and universities.

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