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The last time we shrank the federal workforce

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Streamlining the Federal Workforce

This chapter explores the 1990s initiatives aimed at reducing inefficiencies in the federal workforce, focusing on the challenges of government procurement. Through humorous examples and historical anecdotes, it highlights significant reforms introduced during the Clinton administration, including the impact of the National Performance Review. The discussion emphasizes the ongoing struggle against outdated regulations and the importance of bipartisan support in implementing meaningful government changes.

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