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The EPA's decision to post job openings after sequestration began angered union officials who argued the agency should be using any available money to reduce the number of furlough days instead of hiring new employees.

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The Express unit plans to reduce the number of flights each day, take planes out of service and offer buyouts to employees in hopes of lower expenses.

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