CBO finds that DOGE failed to achieve measurable savings in March.
At first glance, spending fell $38B (7%) compared to last year. But March began on a Saturday so payments that normally go out in March went out in Feb
After adjusting, spending *rose* $45B (8%) compared to March 24.
At first glance, spending fell $38B (7%) compared to last year. But March began on a Saturday so payments that normally go out in March went out in Feb
After adjusting, spending *rose* $45B (8%) compared to March 24.
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And include the use of military aircraft to transport people to GTMO.
And how much for all the Cos-play Karen trips to El Salvador and the like?
Stop the Coup!
It's entirely a legislative branch operation & the only Congress can fire the Director. Maybe Thune & Johnson let Elon gut CBO, but it would be portrayed as a complete abdication of Congressional oversight.
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If so, how will that affect the GDP? Will it show a decrease since tens of thousands of government workers are laid off but still getting paid?
It’s about revolt, and the data to enable it.
https://newrepublic.com/post/193733/donald-trump-math-error-tariffs?fbclid=IwY2xjawJife9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHl9gmRdu-eBQtDXRW9BJ4MAL35bOVXU_tPR4dS7s-6H-qn_Vmjr0jZnGOW7n_aem_bORJEilwn4tdEm5Xf89zFg
I think if you lay that number up to what has been spent on golfing, Air Force One, mistakes, God only knows what else amongst this crew, there may not be a savings at all. Maybe adding into the debt.