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Examining Federal Budget Cuts and Their Efficacy

This chapter explores aggressive budget-cutting strategies implemented by a key tech leader, examining their controversial nature and resulting outcomes. It critiques significant layoffs of federal employees and questions the long-term sustainability of federal spending amid claims of savings.

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