Episode 1712 • • 1:05:22 - 1:08:55
1712: Data Plateau
Historical Precedents for Government Reorganization
The concept of trimming the federal workforce has historical roots in the Hoover Commission of the late 1920s and Bill Clinton's 1996 efforts to reduce government size. While these initiatives often make recommendations, they face significant hurdles because Congress holds the ultimate power over the budget. The DOGE initiative is seen as the latest attempt in a century-long struggle to curb the administrative state.