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OMB Director and Project 2025 Architect Russell Vought Halts CFPB Funding

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Dynamics of OMB in a New Era

This chapter examines the influence of leadership changes in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on federal funding and agency management. Insights from a former associate director reveal how new administrations navigate decision-making and the complexities of federal contracts, including a controversial budget memo. The discussion also touches on the implications of executive authority, constitutional interpretation, and the risks posed by a potential accumulation of power within the administration.

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