#government-reform

#government-reform

DOGE supposedly served "higher purpose" Five allies granted anonymity to discuss DOGE's goals told The Guardian that the point of DOGE was to "fundamentally" reform government by eradicating "taboos" around hiring and firing, "expanding the use of untested technologies, and lowering resistance to boundary-pushing start-ups seeking federal contracts." Now, the federal government can operate more like a company, Musk's allies said.

"Over the weeks, we've continued rebuilding trust between Oakland residents and City Hall through direct action and real results," Lee said in an email.

Lutnick aims to transform government operations by introducing entrepreneurial strategies, focusing on creating revenue-generating activities and enhancing efficiency through business-like management practices.

"This is a complex area of work and the government is carefully considering the patient safety commissioner's recommendations in full."

"I have a stack of papers this high," one minister said. "And I have to go through them to understand exactly how it works. I was trying to read it last night - and just couldn't get my head around it."

A few have had success in addressing problems under their direct control by cutting programs, budgets or staff and returning actual dollars to the Treasury.

The GOP's proposals aim to reduce federal spending by impacting retirement benefits for federal employees, while simultaneously seeking to extend tax cuts for the wealthy.

Greene King expects to be hit with nearly £50 million in additional costs each year due to rising business rates and employment costs, urging government reform.