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Challenges of Government Efficiency and Reform

This chapter explores the difficulties surrounding government reform and budget cuts, particularly in relation to major programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. It discusses the tension between popular ideas for reducing government size and the existing political support for current programs, highlighting the skepticism surrounding the approaches of influential figures. Furthermore, the chapter emphasizes the complex political implications of proposed efficiency measures, particularly the potential risks for disadvantaged communities and federal workforce stability.

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