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DOGE’s mass federal workforce cuts may cost taxpayers $135 billion this fiscal year alone. AI-Generated.
Although DOGE asserts that it has saved the government $150 million from waste, fraud, and abuse, some federal workforce and policy experts believe that Elon Musk's efforts to cut costs have cost taxpayers money. The chaos of personnel changes have tanked productivity, one expert claims, costing the government billions in wasted payroll. Another person argued that fired IRS employees are no longer able to conduct audits that generate significant revenue. As Elon Musk prepares to step back from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), his goal to rout out government waste, fraud, and abuse may have fallen short. DOGE initially promised to identify and eliminate $2 trillion in the first months of President Donald Trump's second term, but Musk drastically cut that figure down to $150 billion—only 7.5% of his original estimated savings. Some experts warn that his efforts may actually be costing the government billions in lost labor and revenue. According to calculations made by Reuters, these spending cuts have affected 260,000 federal employees who have been fired, given buyouts, or retired early since Trump's return to the White House. The Internal Revenue Service may lose up to a third of its 100,000 employees through resignations and layoffs, according to a report in The New York Times earlier this month. About 22,000 of these employees may accept Trump's most recent offer to resign. According to Max Stier, chief executive of the government efficiency and workforce nonprofit Partnership for Public Service, "We do need to have our government work better, but the approaches that have been adopted so far are taking us in the exact wrong direction." The mass exodus of federal employees may result in the government paying out fewer salaries, but it also may severely limit the amount of work that it is able to carry out, including collecting revenue from tax audits. “The end result will be that the American public will be holding the bag as Elon Musk goes back to his private enterprises.”
By md tawbar ali11 months ago in Serve
When the Mouse Wears a Tux and the Donkey Breaks Its Back: A Capitalist Tragedy.
In a perfectly paved European street surrounded by luxury buildings and morning sunlight, a bizarre yet strangely familiar scene unfolds: a ragged, exhausted donkey, bent under the crushing weight of five cardboard boxes, stands frozen. His eyes are heavy, worn out, almost hollow. Around him, well-dressed figures in tuxedos gather, but something is off. Their faces aren't human. They are mice literal white mice, standing upright in tailored suits, laughing, clapping, and chatting cheerfully.
By Sayed Zewayed11 months ago in Serve
How to Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker:
Making coffee without a coffee maker is simpler than it might seem. Whether your coffee maker is broken, you're traveling, or you simply want to try something different, there are several ways to brew a cup of coffee using everyday kitchen items. In this article, we'll explore a few methods to help you make coffee without a coffee maker.
By caffeinated insight11 months ago in Serve
Top 10 Appliance Repair Technician in Rochester, MN 2025
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By Appliance Repair Rochester12 months ago in Serve
A new U.S. Air Force analysis recommends continuing the development of NGAD, as well as terminating the NGAS stealth tanker program which was supposed to support the next gen fighter in contested airspace.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has recently concluded a comprehensive analysis of two major developmental programs: the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter and the Next-Generation Air Refueling System (NGAS) stealth tanker. After months of internal discussions and strategic reviews, the Air Force has decided to continue the development of the NGAD while recommending the termination of the NGAS program. This decision underscores a shifting perspective on how aerial dominance and refueling strategies will evolve in contested environments, particularly in the face of growing technological advancements and budgetary constraints.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in Serve
**I've Ditched Google Chrome For This New Browser, and Couldn't Be Happier**
### Introduction A web browser is an integral part of our daily lives. Among the most popular browsers, Google Chrome has long been at the top. However, after using Chrome for years, I finally decided to switch to a new browser, and the results have exceeded my expectations. Today, I will share why I left Google Chrome for a new browser and why I am happier with my decision.
By Torikul Islamabout a year ago in Serve
Pakistan marks anniversary of shooting down Indian fighter jets.
Pakistan marks anniversary of shooting down Indian fighter jets. On February 27, 2019 Pakistan marked a significant moment in its military history commemorating what it describes as a successful defense operation against Indian aggression. This event known as Operation Swift Retort is remembered as the day when the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) responded to India’s airstrikes in Balakot by engaging and shooting down two Indian fighter jets escalating tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbors. As Pakistan observes the anniversary of this event it highlights the nation’s military preparedness and resolve to defend its sovereignty. The events of February 2019 were set in motion a day earlier when Indian warplanes crossed into Pakistani airspace and dropped bombs in Balakot claiming to have targeted a terrorist training camp. India’s actions came in response to the Pulwama attack which had occurred on February 14, 2019 in which over 40 Indian paramilitary personnel were killed in a suicide bombing. India held Pakistan responsible for harboring the militant group responsible for the attack an allegation Pakistan strongly denied. The airstrikes by the Indian Air Force (IAF) marked the first aerial intrusion into Pakistani territory since the 1971 war significantly raising tensions between the two nations.
By Adnan Rasheedabout a year ago in Serve
If I Am Poor: What I think . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
If I Am Poor: What I think Poverty is often viewed through a lens of hardship, struggle, and deprivation. It's a condition affecting millions of people in the world today, but it's something none of us may relate to unless we experience it ourselves. If I look through the eyes of what it is like to be poor, I would not only consider the lack of material resources but also the aspects of life that are intangible and yet plumb those experiences of poverty.
By Kajal Singhabout a year ago in Serve
