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New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGE

The Environmental Protection Agency now requires approval from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for spending items greater than $50,000.
President Donald Trump tasked the Department of Government Efficiency with uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse finds the new directive 'troubling,' stating it leads to bureaucratic delays in agency actions.
White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers confirmed that Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency are committed to eliminating waste and fraud.

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New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGE

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance directing senior staff to submit spending items greater than $50,000 for approval from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

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New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGE

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance directing senior staff to submit spending items greater than $50,000 for approval from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

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