白宫官员：联邦政府裁员程序已正式启动

Core Points - The U.S. federal government employee layoff process has officially begun as the government shutdown enters its 10th day, according to Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget [1] - The U.S. Department of Education has confirmed it is included in the latest round of layoffs, with further personnel reductions expected, although specific details have not been disclosed [1] - The Department of Education, which had approximately 4,100 employees at the start of the Trump administration, has seen its workforce reduced to about 2,500 employees as of October 1, coinciding with the government shutdown [1] - This round of layoffs is viewed as part of the White House's initiative to "reduce the size of the federal government" [1]