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Carson Will Cut Staff as Fundraising Dries Up

February 4, 2016 at 9:47 am EST By Taegan Goddard 27 Comments

Ben Carson will cut more than 50 campaign staff positions as part of an overhaul and downsizing of his campaign, the Washington Post reports.

“Salaries are being significantly reduced. Carson’s traveling entourage will shrink to only a handful of advisers. And instead of flying on private jets, Carson may soon return to commercial flights.”

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