How are federal layoffs affecting people beyond those directly receiving notices?

The federal layoffs are creating ripple effects throughout communities like Ashburn, Virginia. While the primary focus has been on government employees directly receiving layoff notices, there's a significant downstream impact on local businesses that support these federal workers. These supporting businesses are beginning to feel the 'echoing effects' of the layoffs, demonstrating how government workforce reductions extend far beyond federal agencies themselves and affect the broader economic ecosystem of communities heavily dependent on government employment.