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White House Targets Government Waste, Inefficiency
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The White House Office of Management and Budget has launched a mission to streamline federal agencies, targeting wasteful spending, unnecessary roles, and unused office space. This initiative, part of the Presidents broader management agenda, aims to reduce an overly large and inefficient government. Agencies are tasked with eliminating waste, improving accountability, and delivering better results. This includes cutting non-essential positions, removing underperforming employees, and defunding programs deemed woke or weaponized. The plan also involves consolidating procurement processes, expanding Buy American requirements, and modernizing digital services. The goal is to instill greater discipline and align all agency operations with the Presidents key priorities, reshaping how federal agencies manage their operations, contracts, and technology systems.
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