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Various departments have been streamlined and leadership reshuffled as Porsche works through previously announced plans to cut 5,000 jobs on top of 3,900 that were earlier earmarked to increase efficiencies and elevate its competitiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The money had been earmarked for programs focused on immigrants, refugees, civil rights, climate change and children.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
What they got this year is $6 million, with $2.5 million earmarked for compensation, according to Flick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The investigation by Forbidden Stories found the administration has earmarked $410 million to be paid directly to the receiving countries, or to United Nations agencies to facilitate the returns.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Although originally earmarked for shipyard workers and defense employees like Dorothy, the neighborhood was starting to attract Negroes from all income classes.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
