DOGE Budget Cuts: A PR Stunt Masking Larger Issues
2025-04-25
While headlines focus on DOGE budget cuts, their impact on the deficit is negligible—$0.00. The Department of Government Efficiency canceled zero grants and contracts, resulting in significant social costs to vulnerable communities, research, and essential services. The article highlights two alternative policies that would generate far more savings than the DOGE cuts, such as closing corporate tax loopholes and reducing carbon emissions. These policies offer a more substantial and meaningful approach to addressing the deficit while maintaining critical services.