'Urgent changes' needed to government spending plan
The Senedd will vote on the spending plans on Tuesday, ahead of a final vote in March.
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France's shrinking economy betrays urgent need to overcome budget wrangles
France's beleaguered economy was given a boost by the Olympics Games in Paris last summer but political upheaval has ensued since then.CNBC - 3d -
Shadows of Musk in the Government’s Buyouts Plan
President Trump’s chief cost-cutter cheered an effort to persuade federal workers to quit — in a fashion that closely resembles a purge at Twitter.The New York Times - 4d -
Warren sends Musk 30 ideas for DOGE to cut government spending
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent tech billionaire Elon Musk 30 ideas for how the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could cut government spending. Warren's Thursday letter ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
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The DOGE caucus has the potential to not only reduce waste but also restore public trust in government accountability.The Hill - Jan. 23 -
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Tech companies have gone big on stock buybacks, but the industry may need to spend more on capital expenditures to realize the president’s economic goals.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
With or without DOGE, Democrats need a plan for fixing the government
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What are the challenges facing the government's AI action plan?
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Israel Needs to Go on the Offensive, Boost Military Spending, Commission Urges
More military spending is needed to orient Israel’s military toward an attack posture, an Israeli government commission warned.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7
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