Elon Musk's DOGE Vision Sparks Debate Amidst Austerity Plans

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Elon Musk's DOGE Vision Sparks Debate Amidst Austerity Plans
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's proposed "Department of Government Efficiency" aims to streamline the federal government by cutting discretionary budgets, potentially affecting agencies like the NIH and SBA. Critics, including experts and tech industry figures, express concerns about the feasibility and potential negative impacts on American innovation infrastructure. The plan, which involves significant layoffs, is seen as overpromising and lacking clear implementation strategies. Experts suggest focusing on reforming civil service and enhancing operational efficiency rather than drastic cuts.

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