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Extra: What DOGE Can Do To Fix DC

Nov 17, 2024
Mitch Daniels, former Indiana Governor and budget expert, shares insights on the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. He discusses the staggering waste he observed in government and suggests areas for cost-cutting that wouldn't significantly harm citizens. Daniels emphasizes the necessity of reforming programs like Social Security and education to curb the national deficit, warning of dire economic and security implications if these challenges go unaddressed.
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  • Governor Mitch Daniels emphasizes the importance of reevaluating government expenditures, particularly unnecessary discretionary spending, to promote fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
  • The discussion critiques the federal government's role in education, advocating for more localized control to reduce waste and improve educational outcomes.

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Opportunities for Cost-Cutting in Government Spending

There is a significant potential for reducing unnecessary government expenditures, particularly in discretionary spending that has seen considerable growth in recent administrations. For instance, a notable amount of money, close to $400 billion, is tied up in unspent funds such as the so-called green initiatives. This presents a unique opportunity for government efficiency reforms, especially if new perspectives are brought in to examine governmental spending habits. By questioning long-standing practices and focusing on waste, the government could identify and eliminate superfluous programs, thus improving fiscal responsibility and accountability.

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