A major State Department plan for its biggest reorganization in decades is underway. The department laid off more than 1300 employees on Friday, impacting both civil service and Foreign Service employees. In total, the department is looking at a 15% overall cut to its workforce. It says it's now moving on to the final phase of its reorganization plan. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more.

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