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Department of Government Efficiency impacts U.S. federal workforce
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative involving Elon Musk, has significantly impacted the U.S. federal workforce. Since Donald Trump took office, the federal civil service has seen a 12% decline, shrinking by more than 270,000 employees. This represents the fastest reduction in federal employment since the end of World War II.
While DOGE aimed to cut two trillion dollars in federal spending, its primary impact has been observed in the reduction of the federal civil service, alongside modest cuts to government grants and contracting.
In response to Musk’s involvement with DOGE and his companies' federal contracts, Democratic leaders have indicated plans to launch investigations into his activities and the initiative's impact if they regain control of Congress in upcoming elections.
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Democratic Party · Department of Government Efficiency · Donald Trump · Elon Musk · United States federal government
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The decline in federal employment is the fastest since the end of World War II. manhattan.institute
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The federal civil service has shrunk by more than 270,000 people since Donald Trump took office. manhattan.institute
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aimed to cut two trillion dollars in federal spending. www.newyorker.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Democratic leaders plan to investigate Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency if they regain control of Congress. townhall.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The federal civil service experienced a 12% decline in employment. manhattan.institute