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2025-02-20 16:20:11 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 701C2D1F9CDC78B04CE4E652B464F42558E25C06F81F0FDAB45A1C125B7E6A3D
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The US state department is not : "forcing all of its employees" to do anything. It will terminate the subscription paid for by the gov. The gov is exercising its discretion in determining which services and resources are necessary for diplomatic functions. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/19/state-department-media-subscriptions-cancelled?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://illuminem.com/illuminemvoices/state-dept-orders-cancellation-of-news-subscriptions-around-the-world
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