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USDA plans to fire SNAP specialist Ellen Mei for discussing benefits in an October interview, citing unauthorized comments, though she says it's protected speech and retaliation.
USDA employee Ellen Mei, a SNAP program specialist and union leader, was notified she will be fired 30 days after the 43-day government shutdown ended for an October 2 MSNBC interview discussing SNAP and WIC benefits.
The agency cited unauthorized public comments and disclosure of unapproved information, though the topics discussed were already public.
Mei, who spoke as a union representative and individual, says her remarks were protected under federal labor laws and believes the termination is retaliation.
She plans to appeal within 20 days and will protest with union members.
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USDA planea despedir a la especialista en SNAP Ellen Mei por discutir beneficios en una entrevista de octubre, citando comentarios no autorizados, aunque ella dice que es un discurso protegido y una represalia.