Christopher to Cut 500 State Department Jobs
Secretary of State Warren Christopher plans to eliminate about 500 State Department jobs as part of a streamlining effort designed in part to head off a more sweeping overhaul proposed by Republicans, it was reported Sunday.
Citing aides to Christopher, the New York Times report said the plan aims to save tens of millions of dollars a year, to make his department more flexible in responding to crises and to derail Republican efforts to revamp the government’s foreign policy agencies.
The report said Christopher’s plan would cut the State Department’s managerial staff by 10%, close about 20 overseas posts and emphasize the use of teams to make the department more efficient in handling crises.
Aides said the moves are expected to save at least $50 million a year.
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