Federal workforce stays at 3 million despite 40 years of budget increases and population growth.

Despite a significant increase in federal spending, the number of full-time federal workers in the U.S. has remained stable at around 3 million over the last 40 years. This stability persists despite the growth in the U.S. population and changes in administrations. Efforts to improve government efficiency should focus on service delivery rather than workforce size, experts say.

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