One hundred new ways the government gets wrapped around its axle

Fragmentation, duplication and overlap. There is too much of it in government programs. It degrades economy and efficiency. Each year the Government Accountability Office (GAO) details instances of multiple agencies doing the same thing. This year GAO found what if calls “100 new matters for congressional consideration.” For the highlights, Federal Drive with Tom Temin spoke with Jessica Lucas-Judy, the GAO’s Director of Strategic Issues. Interview Transcript:  Tom Temin And just briefly, for people that may not be aware of this great list every year, fragmentation, duplication, overlap. Just give…

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Schumer And Gillibrand Remain Hopeful Manchin Will Come Around To Reconciliation Bill

<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on Sunday remained hopeful that a deal can be reached with centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) on the reconciliation package, following the Build Back Better plan&#8217;s <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/reconciliation-build-back-better-passes-house-senate”>passage</a> in the House.</p> Talking Points Memo

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