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#donald-trump

A Trump presidency would cut past the red tape and unleash an age of US innovation

Donald Trump is positioned as the candidate to challenge regulatory overreach and revive American prosperity.

Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Dept. of Government Efficiency'

Trump's new initiative aims to significantly reduce government bureaucracy and spending with Musk and Ramaswamy leading efforts toward drastic changes.

TechScape: Will Elon Musk fire a third of the US government?

Trump and Musk propose reducing federal bureaucracy by $2 trillion through a new Department of Government Efficiency.

Breaking the Constitution Won't Fix the Bureaucracy

Trump's new advisory group aims to tackle government inefficiencies, yet risks constitutional disruption.

German Minister shares choice words for Musk and Trump

Jörg Steinbach emphasizes his disagreements with Elon Musk and Donald Trump but values Musk's contributions to Germany, particularly with the Tesla Gigafactory.

Sam Altman sides with Trump in opposing bureaucratic blocks to building AI infrastructure

Sam Altman believes that Donald Trump's administration could enhance AI innovation by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and investing in US infrastructure.

A Trump presidency would cut past the red tape and unleash an age of US innovation

Donald Trump is positioned as the candidate to challenge regulatory overreach and revive American prosperity.

Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead Dept. of Government Efficiency'

Trump's new initiative aims to significantly reduce government bureaucracy and spending with Musk and Ramaswamy leading efforts toward drastic changes.

TechScape: Will Elon Musk fire a third of the US government?

Trump and Musk propose reducing federal bureaucracy by $2 trillion through a new Department of Government Efficiency.

Breaking the Constitution Won't Fix the Bureaucracy

Trump's new advisory group aims to tackle government inefficiencies, yet risks constitutional disruption.

German Minister shares choice words for Musk and Trump

Jörg Steinbach emphasizes his disagreements with Elon Musk and Donald Trump but values Musk's contributions to Germany, particularly with the Tesla Gigafactory.

Sam Altman sides with Trump in opposing bureaucratic blocks to building AI infrastructure

Sam Altman believes that Donald Trump's administration could enhance AI innovation by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and investing in US infrastructure.
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#mental-health

Abandoned': Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten

Thousands of veterans in Ukraine face bureaucratic obstacles to obtaining veteran status and essential benefits.

Most Street-Homeless Housing Applicants Never Get a Shot, Inside Stats Show

Only 18% of unsheltered New Yorkers approved for supportive housing successfully obtain a spot, highlighting systemic inefficiencies in addressing housing and mental health needs.

When new Miami center opens, arrestees with mental illness can be treated, not jailed

Miami-Dade County plans a center to treat mental illness instead of incarcerating individuals, which would be a pioneering initiative in the nation.
The planned Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery faces significant bureaucratic delays and is expected to open about 20 years after it was first promised.

Abandoned': Ukraine war veterans who fought Russia feel snubbed, forgotten

Thousands of veterans in Ukraine face bureaucratic obstacles to obtaining veteran status and essential benefits.

Most Street-Homeless Housing Applicants Never Get a Shot, Inside Stats Show

Only 18% of unsheltered New Yorkers approved for supportive housing successfully obtain a spot, highlighting systemic inefficiencies in addressing housing and mental health needs.

When new Miami center opens, arrestees with mental illness can be treated, not jailed

Miami-Dade County plans a center to treat mental illness instead of incarcerating individuals, which would be a pioneering initiative in the nation.
The planned Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery faces significant bureaucratic delays and is expected to open about 20 years after it was first promised.
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#trump-administration

How Trump Can Remake the State Department

Presidents historically faced resistance from the State Department, but the challenges faced by Trump’s administration were unprecedented.

America Cringes as Trump Puts Elon Musk in Charge of "DOGE" Department

Trump's new 'Department of Government Efficiency' led by Musk and Ramaswamy mocks bureaucracy with a satirical approach.
The initiative may have serious implications for governance despite its humorous origins.

Elon Musk took on yet another role, becoming Trump's efficiency boss. Here's the full list.

Trump appoints Musk and Ramaswamy to restructure federal agencies and slash regulations, aiming for transformative governmental changes.

Can Schedule F Save America?

Schedule F allows the president to strip job protections from many civil servants, enabling greater political control over federal bureaucracy.

Why Trump's Mass-Deportation Plans Depend on Mexico

Trump's mass deportation plans face significant bureaucratic and political challenges despite aggressive promises.

Trump says Musk will lead new Department of Government Efficiency

Trump's new efficiency initiative focuses on reducing government bureaucracy and cutting expenditures.

How Trump Can Remake the State Department

Presidents historically faced resistance from the State Department, but the challenges faced by Trump’s administration were unprecedented.

America Cringes as Trump Puts Elon Musk in Charge of "DOGE" Department

Trump's new 'Department of Government Efficiency' led by Musk and Ramaswamy mocks bureaucracy with a satirical approach.
The initiative may have serious implications for governance despite its humorous origins.

Elon Musk took on yet another role, becoming Trump's efficiency boss. Here's the full list.

Trump appoints Musk and Ramaswamy to restructure federal agencies and slash regulations, aiming for transformative governmental changes.

Can Schedule F Save America?

Schedule F allows the president to strip job protections from many civil servants, enabling greater political control over federal bureaucracy.

Why Trump's Mass-Deportation Plans Depend on Mexico

Trump's mass deportation plans face significant bureaucratic and political challenges despite aggressive promises.

Trump says Musk will lead new Department of Government Efficiency

Trump's new efficiency initiative focuses on reducing government bureaucracy and cutting expenditures.
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California woman surprised to learn of her own death

Bureaucratic errors can severely impact the lives of individuals, particularly the elderly, highlighted by Smith's experience of being wrongly declared dead.
#legislation

The Most Reliable Scapegoat in Politics? Red Tape.

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez highlights absurd regulations limiting fresh fruit serving in day care, advocating for practical legislative changes through her 'Banana Act.'

NYC Council rolls out bill to repeal Mayor Adams' policy forcing them to fill out form to meet with admin heads

The City Council is attempting to repeal Mayor Adams' form-filling policy, claiming it politicizes interactions with city agencies.

Joni Ernst Introduces Bill To Ship A Chunk Of One Agency's Employees Out Of DC

Sen. Joni Ernst proposes moving 30% of the SBA workforce out of D.C. to enhance local engagement and efficiency.

The Most Reliable Scapegoat in Politics? Red Tape.

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez highlights absurd regulations limiting fresh fruit serving in day care, advocating for practical legislative changes through her 'Banana Act.'

NYC Council rolls out bill to repeal Mayor Adams' policy forcing them to fill out form to meet with admin heads

The City Council is attempting to repeal Mayor Adams' form-filling policy, claiming it politicizes interactions with city agencies.

Joni Ernst Introduces Bill To Ship A Chunk Of One Agency's Employees Out Of DC

Sen. Joni Ernst proposes moving 30% of the SBA workforce out of D.C. to enhance local engagement and efficiency.
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#federal-spending

Ramaswamy's Big Plans

Vivek Ramaswamy emphasizes reforming the federal government via regulatory changes, administrative cuts, and cost savings, inspired by recent Supreme Court rulings.

Trump faces federal employee unions in government efficiency battle

Trump aims to cut government inefficiencies but faces opposition from federal employee unions.

Ramaswamy's Big Plans

Vivek Ramaswamy emphasizes reforming the federal government via regulatory changes, administrative cuts, and cost savings, inspired by recent Supreme Court rulings.

Trump faces federal employee unions in government efficiency battle

Trump aims to cut government inefficiencies but faces opposition from federal employee unions.
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#government-reform

History Shows Big Changes in Big Government' Are Hard to Achieve

Efforts to significantly reduce government size often fail due to entrenched bureaucracy.

What Musk and Ramaswamy Don't Get

Reforming government requires a proper understanding of underlying bureaucratic issues, not just focusing on reducing the number of civil servants.

Trump says Elon Musk will lead 'DOGE' office to cut 'wasteful' government spending

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and wasteful spending in the U.S. government.

'Bureaucratic burden is insanely high': Will Germany ease its red tape culture?

Germany's bureaucratic processes create significant challenges for foreign residents, highlighting the need for reform to improve efficiency and competitiveness.

History Shows Big Changes in Big Government' Are Hard to Achieve

Efforts to significantly reduce government size often fail due to entrenched bureaucracy.

What Musk and Ramaswamy Don't Get

Reforming government requires a proper understanding of underlying bureaucratic issues, not just focusing on reducing the number of civil servants.

Trump says Elon Musk will lead 'DOGE' office to cut 'wasteful' government spending

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and wasteful spending in the U.S. government.

'Bureaucratic burden is insanely high': Will Germany ease its red tape culture?

Germany's bureaucratic processes create significant challenges for foreign residents, highlighting the need for reform to improve efficiency and competitiveness.
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"The Leper," by Lee Chang-dong

The tensions between personal connections and professional responsibilities are palpable in bureaucratic environments.

She Turned in Her Star Trek' License Plates, but the Tickets Kept Coming

Unauthorized use of novelty license plates can lead to wrongful traffic violations for individuals no longer associated with those plates.
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How Leadership Must Evolve in the Age of AI | Entrepreneur

Bureaucracy stifles innovation and creativity, acting as a barrier to progress.
Organizations are establishing innovation labs to promote creative problem-solving free from bureaucracy.
AI has the potential to democratize innovation and disrupt entrenched bureaucratic systems.
#federal-government

America cannot afford Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's war on remote work | Opinion

The Trump administration plans to require daily office attendance for federal workers, sparking concerns about efficiency and public service effectiveness.

Keep the Federal Government in D.C.

Relocating federal workers may increase bureaucracy rather than reduce it, undermining reform objectives.

America cannot afford Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's war on remote work | Opinion

The Trump administration plans to require daily office attendance for federal workers, sparking concerns about efficiency and public service effectiveness.

Keep the Federal Government in D.C.

Relocating federal workers may increase bureaucracy rather than reduce it, undermining reform objectives.
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What Can Secretary Kennedy Actually Do in Office?

RFK Jr. faces significant bureaucratic hurdles in reforming health policies due to inter-agency coordination and lack of resources.

Tories only spent a quarter of money allocated to levelling up

The Conservatives allocated £10.6bn for regional levelling up but only spent £2.5bn due to bureaucracy and inflation.
#germany

Why do foreigners find Germany such a hard country to settle in?

Germany ranked 50 out of 53 in the 2024 Expat Insider Survey, highlighting significant challenges for foreign residents despite its high standard of living.

How does Germany decide if I'm a tax resident in the country?

Understanding residency rules is crucial for tax liability in Germany.

How Germany wants to speed up recognition of foreign qualifications

Germany seeks to attract skilled workers to address a 400,000 shortfall, focusing on streamlining foreign qualification recognition.

Why do foreigners find Germany such a hard country to settle in?

Germany ranked 50 out of 53 in the 2024 Expat Insider Survey, highlighting significant challenges for foreign residents despite its high standard of living.

How does Germany decide if I'm a tax resident in the country?

Understanding residency rules is crucial for tax liability in Germany.

How Germany wants to speed up recognition of foreign qualifications

Germany seeks to attract skilled workers to address a 400,000 shortfall, focusing on streamlining foreign qualification recognition.
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Playing to win: A Tale of two cities

Government modernization efforts are hampered by bureaucracy and risk aversion, preventing sustainable change from isolated successes.

Parents weigh in on Trump's vow to axe Department of Education

The Rhode Island mother criticizes the Department of Education's bureaucracy and failures in providing adequate special education for her dyslexic daughters.

How U.S. Cities Are Using AI to Solve Common Problems

AI has the potential to transform local government operations, but significant hurdles remain in its adoption.
#school-closures

Report: SFUSD School Closures Would Have Sent Kids to Lower-Performing Schools

The SF Unified School District is struggling with management issues regarding potential school closures and student transfers.

Will SF public school closures save money? Not much. And not quickly.

The bureaucracy and financial challenges in the San Francisco Unified School District are causing distress and uncertainty among parents and the community.

Report: SFUSD School Closures Would Have Sent Kids to Lower-Performing Schools

The SF Unified School District is struggling with management issues regarding potential school closures and student transfers.

Will SF public school closures save money? Not much. And not quickly.

The bureaucracy and financial challenges in the San Francisco Unified School District are causing distress and uncertainty among parents and the community.
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NASA staff slam 'woke' DEI policies that cost Americans $22mn a year

NASA staff criticize DEI policies, arguing they detract from scientific work and competitiveness, particularly in relation to space endeavors against China.
#homelessness

Late payments to nonprofits hamper California's fight against homelessness

Homeless service providers in California face severe funding delays, impacting their ability to assist the growing homeless population.

SF supervisor-elect Bilal Mahmood talks policy plans for District 5

Bilal Mahmood aims to reduce bureaucracy and promote collaboration to tackle housing, homelessness, and the fentanyl crisis in District 5.

Late payments to nonprofits hamper California's fight against homelessness

Homeless service providers in California face severe funding delays, impacting their ability to assist the growing homeless population.

SF supervisor-elect Bilal Mahmood talks policy plans for District 5

Bilal Mahmood aims to reduce bureaucracy and promote collaboration to tackle housing, homelessness, and the fentanyl crisis in District 5.
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#elon-musk

Opinion: Elon Musk's efficiency department is highly inefficient

Elon Musk's leadership in the new Department of Government Efficiency highlights fundamental misunderstandings about government authority and budgeting.

Musk asks high-IQ revolutionaries' to work for no pay on new Trump project

Musk and Ramaswamy seek high-IQ individuals for their zero-pay efficiency initiative to cut government spending.

Elon Musk pledges 'maximum transparency' in new DOGE role, complete with suggestion box and leaderboard for worst examples of government waste

Elon Musk intends to engage the public in reducing government waste through transparency and entertainment in his role at the Department of Government Efficiency.

Opinion: Elon Musk's efficiency department is highly inefficient

Elon Musk's leadership in the new Department of Government Efficiency highlights fundamental misunderstandings about government authority and budgeting.

Musk asks high-IQ revolutionaries' to work for no pay on new Trump project

Musk and Ramaswamy seek high-IQ individuals for their zero-pay efficiency initiative to cut government spending.

Elon Musk pledges 'maximum transparency' in new DOGE role, complete with suggestion box and leaderboard for worst examples of government waste

Elon Musk intends to engage the public in reducing government waste through transparency and entertainment in his role at the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Inside Spain: How bureaucracy costs lives

Spain's bureaucratic inefficiencies exacerbated the impact of Valencia's floods, leading to avoidable loss of life and damage.
#leadership

Former MA Governor Charlie Baker on Solving Complex Problems

Leading government is more challenging than private-sector leadership due to public scrutiny and complex decision-making processes.

Discover the CIA's Simple Sabotage Field Manual: A Timeless Guide to Subverting Any Organization with "Purposeful Stupidity" (1944)

Bureaucratic incompetence leads to systemic failures in government and corporate agencies.
Leaders may get promoted to positions beyond their competence, perpetuating dysfunction.

Former MA Governor Charlie Baker on Solving Complex Problems

Leading government is more challenging than private-sector leadership due to public scrutiny and complex decision-making processes.

Discover the CIA's Simple Sabotage Field Manual: A Timeless Guide to Subverting Any Organization with "Purposeful Stupidity" (1944)

Bureaucratic incompetence leads to systemic failures in government and corporate agencies.
Leaders may get promoted to positions beyond their competence, perpetuating dysfunction.
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Tell us about the errors you have found on your or your child's birth certificate

The article discusses the challenges and emotional impact of administrative errors on official documents, particularly in personal identity matters.

The eternal wait at the EU's largest refugee center in the former Berlin airport

The average wait for refugees in Berlin's Tegel center is 285 days, highlighting bureaucratic issues and accommodation shortages.

Defense tech companies like Anduril hope Trump can streamline military contracts

Anduril's CEO believes that streamlining bureaucracy is key to improving military defense contracts.
Experts express skepticism about the feasibility of rapid defense procurement reforms.
#federal-workforce

Inside the Federal Work Force That Trump Has Promised to Eviscerate

Trump's victory intensifies fear and uncertainty among federal workers labeled as the 'deep state' regarding potential job security and bureaucratic changes.

'Apprehensive and fearful': Federal workers await a dismantling under Trump

Trump aims to 'drain the swamp' by restructuring federal agencies and reducing the workforce, drawing on insights from his previous presidency.

Inside the Federal Work Force That Trump Has Promised to Eviscerate

Trump's victory intensifies fear and uncertainty among federal workers labeled as the 'deep state' regarding potential job security and bureaucratic changes.

'Apprehensive and fearful': Federal workers await a dismantling under Trump

Trump aims to 'drain the swamp' by restructuring federal agencies and reducing the workforce, drawing on insights from his previous presidency.
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Bureaucracy held up payments to wronged subpostmasters, Kemi Badenoch says

Kemi Badenoch criticized bureaucracy's role in delaying justice for subpostmasters during the Post Office scandal inquiry.
#amazon

Amazon could cut 14,000 managers soon and save $3 billion a year, according to Morgan Stanley

Amazon plans to cut management roles to enhance efficiency and save up to $3 billion.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hates bureaucracy so much he's planning to increase the ratio of employees to managers

Amazon's CEO plans to reduce bureaucracy by increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15% by Q1 2025.

Amazon could cut 14,000 managers soon and save $3 billion a year, according to Morgan Stanley

Amazon plans to cut management roles to enhance efficiency and save up to $3 billion.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy hates bureaucracy so much he's planning to increase the ratio of employees to managers

Amazon's CEO plans to reduce bureaucracy by increasing the ratio of individual contributors to managers by 15% by Q1 2025.
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#france

Too much grief and no joy':This Bay Area couple plans to return to the US after their dream life in France became a nightmare'

Adjusting to life in France has proven difficult for Joanna and Ed, leading them to consider returning to the US after a year.

Live: Tractors clog Brussels traffic as hundreds of angry farmers take protest to EU summit

European farmers protest excessive costs, rules, and bureaucracy by blocking major thoroughfares in Brussels
Similar actions have occurred across the bloc, including in France where protesters forced their way into Europe's biggest food market

Too much grief and no joy':This Bay Area couple plans to return to the US after their dream life in France became a nightmare'

Adjusting to life in France has proven difficult for Joanna and Ed, leading them to consider returning to the US after a year.

Live: Tractors clog Brussels traffic as hundreds of angry farmers take protest to EU summit

European farmers protest excessive costs, rules, and bureaucracy by blocking major thoroughfares in Brussels
Similar actions have occurred across the bloc, including in France where protesters forced their way into Europe's biggest food market
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NAACP Lobbies for Release of Man Who's Already Supposed to Be Out of Santa Clara Jail

Carlos Harris' release from jail is delayed due to bureaucratic red tape despite a judge's order for his release.

Can Indonesia bear the burden of Subianto's big government? DW 10/21/2024

Prabowo Subianto's administration aims to streamline government efficiency and build a broad political coalition with a large cabinet.

Businesses losing trust in HMRC as service standards decline

Businesses are increasingly frustrated with HMRC, citing poor service standards and long wait times impairing trust and efficiency in tax collection.

Cain is tabletop gaming's horror hit of the year, grab it now on itch.io

Cain merges horror with supernatural elements, drawing inspiration from anime and highlighting bureaucratic struggles against human trauma.

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to 'rip out the bureaucracy that blocks investment'

Starmer vows to eliminate barriers to investment to boost the UK economy.

Family of deceased tenant refused entry to property containing life's work

Bureaucratic red tape is preventing a family from accessing a deceased relative's flat, risking the loss of precious personal effects.

A Beaver's Future Reached the Courts. Then the Massachusetts Governor Stepped In.

The story highlights the challenges of wildlife rehabilitation, particularly for beavers, due to their specific habitat needs and social structures.

Collective action punishes patients, Streeting to tell GPs

The health secretary insists GPs must prioritize patient care over collective action to support NHS improvement.

After Helene, Lawyers Gear Up for Battles Over Who Should Pay

Legal aid organizations are mobilizing to provide assistance for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, despite facing their own challenges.
#renewable-energy

Yakama Nation's $32 Million in Federal Solar Funds Could Expire Due to Red Tape

The Yakama Nation's solar energy project is stalled by bureaucratic delays despite securing a significant federal grant.
There are severe obstacles in accessing the electrical grid, risking the expiration of federal funds.
The situation reflects broader systemic issues within the Department of Energy regarding tribal energy projects.

The Department of Energy promised Yakama Nation $32 million for solar. It's nearly impossible to access. - High Country News

Federal grant approval for renewable energy projects for the Yakama Nation is hampered by bureaucratic delays and inter-agency conflicts.

Yakama Nation's $32 Million in Federal Solar Funds Could Expire Due to Red Tape

The Yakama Nation's solar energy project is stalled by bureaucratic delays despite securing a significant federal grant.
There are severe obstacles in accessing the electrical grid, risking the expiration of federal funds.
The situation reflects broader systemic issues within the Department of Energy regarding tribal energy projects.

The Department of Energy promised Yakama Nation $32 million for solar. It's nearly impossible to access. - High Country News

Federal grant approval for renewable energy projects for the Yakama Nation is hampered by bureaucratic delays and inter-agency conflicts.
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Dreams of the East Elevens

Jeri struggles with malfunctioning health technology and faces bureaucratic challenges in accessing necessary medical refits.

A Medieval Government at Work: England's King John - Medievalists.net

King John's government documented daily orders and instructions revealing insights into medieval bureaucracy and administration.

Opinion | What Dr. Johnson Knew About Politics

The limits of bureaucracy are as significant as its functions in human society.

Police paperwork could be done by AI, says leading officer

AI could revolutionize police paperwork, turning complex processes into automated tasks, according to a police chief's vision for the future.

Britain's Michael Gove says criminal prosecutions should be brought against Grenfell Tower cladding firms

Companies profiting must be held accountable for their actions to prevent tragedies like Grenfell and ensure public safety.
#immigration

Para los inmigrantes, solicitar asilo puede suponer la diferencia entre 30 o 60 dias mas en un refugio

The local government has implemented stricter measures for immigrant relocation, resulting in over 850 approvals and 1,780 denials since May.

Woman becomes Canadian citizen for a 2nd time after IRCC revokes it over 'error' | CBC News

Arielle Townsend regained Canadian citizenship after having it cancelled due to a technicality around her mother's citizenship status at her birth.

Para los inmigrantes, solicitar asilo puede suponer la diferencia entre 30 o 60 dias mas en un refugio

The local government has implemented stricter measures for immigrant relocation, resulting in over 850 approvals and 1,780 denials since May.

Woman becomes Canadian citizen for a 2nd time after IRCC revokes it over 'error' | CBC News

Arielle Townsend regained Canadian citizenship after having it cancelled due to a technicality around her mother's citizenship status at her birth.
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Children in Gaza who need medical care are not being allowed to evacuate, say aid groups

Israel's bureaucratic hurdles are preventing urgent medical evacuations of children from Gaza, despite international pressure and the critical need for treatment.

Swedish Migration Agency: Entrepreneur's 35,000 kronor salary 'too low' for work permit

Hazem Ashour's work permit application was initially rejected due to an insufficient salary despite evidence of compliance with requirements.

OPINION: My surreal experience with a civil servant is normal in Spain

Bureaucratic processes in Spain can be paradoxical, requiring in-person appointments for services meant to facilitate efficiency.

Maine's waters are being plagued by 'floating camps'

Maine struggles to regulate floating camps, creating environmental issues and a bureaucratic deadlock over jurisdiction and authority to remove them.

I worked at Google for almost a decade. Its problem is bureaucracy - not hybrid working.

Eric Schmidt's claim about Google losing the AI race due to remote work was deemed out of touch by former employee Jordan Thibodeau.

Trump touts historic deportation plans, but his own record reveals big obstacles

Trump's 2024 campaign prominently features a pledge for extensive deportation efforts, echoing a long-standing theme of his previous administration.

Released Russians say swap deal was a 'difficult dilemma' DW 08/02/2024

The release of Russian dissidents in a prisoner swap has raised concerns of potential retaliation by Putin taking more hostages.
#franz-kafka

Author Franz Kafka's life was far from kafkaesque, biopic shows

Kafka was not just a victim of bureaucracy but a master of it, excelling at navigating complex systems from the inside.

Metamorphoses by Karolina Watroba; A Cage Went in Search of a Bird; Diaries review Franz Kafka as more than just a prophet of malaise

Kafka is often reduced to an adjective describing complex bureaucracy, but his work and identity defy simple categorization.

Author Franz Kafka's life was far from kafkaesque, biopic shows

Kafka was not just a victim of bureaucracy but a master of it, excelling at navigating complex systems from the inside.

Metamorphoses by Karolina Watroba; A Cage Went in Search of a Bird; Diaries review Franz Kafka as more than just a prophet of malaise

Kafka is often reduced to an adjective describing complex bureaucracy, but his work and identity defy simple categorization.
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#mayor-eric-adams

Tense City Council hearing sees members slam Mayor Adams' new engagement form | amNewYork

City Council members questioned the need for a new online engagement form, citing it slows down communication with agency heads and adds unnecessary bureaucracy.

Lawmakers furious at NYC Mayor Eric Adams' crackdown on comms between Big Apple agencies, elected officials: 'Bureaucratic BS'

Lawmakers are upset with Mayor Eric Adams' new process for communication.
Council members feel the new Google Form is excessive and unnecessary.

Tense City Council hearing sees members slam Mayor Adams' new engagement form | amNewYork

City Council members questioned the need for a new online engagement form, citing it slows down communication with agency heads and adds unnecessary bureaucracy.

Lawmakers furious at NYC Mayor Eric Adams' crackdown on comms between Big Apple agencies, elected officials: 'Bureaucratic BS'

Lawmakers are upset with Mayor Eric Adams' new process for communication.
Council members feel the new Google Form is excessive and unnecessary.
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Sadiq Khan warns Tory councils he could 'intervene' to build more homes

Mayor Sadiq Khan's failing London Plan faces criticism for bureaucracy affecting planning permissions, while his Tory opponent Susan Hall focuses on building more affordable family homes.

MoD accused of go-slow' with half of 900m Ukraine fund unused

More than half of a 900m military fund for Ukraine has not been used due to bureaucratic delays in handing out contracts.

St. Charles Avenue Finally Gets its Curb Cut - Streetsblog San Francisco

Citizen advocacy can drive positive change in urban infrastructure.
Inter-agency coordination challenges can delay public infrastructure projects.

A CX reality check: When good intentions meet clunky execution | MarTech

Using personalized direct marketing can help reduce customer friction in the renewal process.
Large companies may face challenges in maintaining personalized experiences due to bureaucracy.

Ketanji Brown Jackson's Double Jeopardy Opinion Protects The Authority Of Jury Decisions

The Ninth Amendment aims to protect The People from increasing bureaucracy.
Jury nullification empowers jurors to judge both law and facts, serving as a check on government power.

France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after new offers from the government

French farmers unions have announced the suspension of protests and road blockades after the French prime minister unveiled new measures that they see as progress.
Protests have been taking place across France by farmers who are protesting low wages, heavy regulation, and unfair competition from abroad.
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