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‘It's CRAZY': Trump rips Fed construction costs, questions Powell oversight
Youtube· 2026-02-11 00:30
So, next up with President Trump is waste, fraud, and abuse, including Jay Powell. Check it out. Tim Scott, Senator Scott, is chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. Um, he wants to get Kevin Walsh up and going for his hearings and he wants to get him passed, but it's being blocked uh by Senator Tillis in North Carolina. But Tim Scott said, "Okay, J. pal inept. No question about that.I I think he's done more to under undermine Fed independence in addition to his poor monetary decision. >> He's been terrib ...
How Fashion Won the War on Waste | Stacy Flynn | TEDxUnity Park
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-06 17:28
Last year, I lived in a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, just outside of Seattle. Every morning, I woke up watching the sunrise over the Cascade Mountain Range. My main source of entertainment was what was happening outside the cabin. an eagle flying over the water, divebombing into the water to get that fish and effortlessly flying away. I developed a deep reverence in the 15 years I was at the cabin for nature and it's where I started my business and started studying the how nature operated and applied it ...
California Governor Newsom Says State Is Committed to Fighting Fraud
Bloomberg Television· 2026-01-29 20:01
One of the things that that is coming to California is an investigation into waste, fraud and abuse. The Trump administration clearly had some success with that. In Minnesota, Governor Tim Walz is not running for re-election.And now they've promised that the investigation into California has begun. Yeah, what will they find and what what is at stake. Well, they'll find a state that's taking the issue very, very seriously. They'll find a state that years and years ago established the first framework, somethi ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-08 16:00
It takes aeons to claw up the edge of the sticky tape. When at last you manage it, the snippet coils up annoyingly before you can smooth it onto the wrapping paper. Is it worth the waste and bother? https://t.co/daZBfLF1ln ...
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-07 11:10
It takes aeons to claw up the edge of the sticky tape. When at last you manage it, the snippet coils up annoyingly before you can smooth it onto the wrapping paper. Is it worth the waste and bother? https://t.co/VKRyPO5ruk ...
From Waste to Wealth | Muhammad Shamsudeen Ibrahim | TEDxZaria
TEDx Talks· 2025-11-13 16:54
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This Startup Wants To Be DOGE For Private Sector Fraud And Waste
Business Model & Opportunity - The company aims to build a private sector "Department of Government Efficiency" to tackle government waste, fraud, and abuse [1] - The core business model is "Snitching as a Service," where the company identifies fraud against the government and receives 10-30% of recovered funds [2][4] - The Government Accountability Office estimates $500 billion (7% of the federal budget) is lost to fraud annually, representing a significant market opportunity [1] - The company believes the profit motive and free markets are effective ways to address these issues [1] Technology & Approach - The company combines investigative journalism with AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), to analyze open-source intelligence and unstructured data [1][9] - LLMs are crucial for processing unstructured text data in government contracts, regulations, and laws [9] - Open-source intelligence techniques, including computer vision, are used to expedite data analysis [7] Target Verticals & Focus - The initial focus is on healthcare, which accounts for 20% of GDP [10] - Future expansion is planned for defense and education sectors [11] - The company aims to address overbilling and anti-competitive practices, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry [10][11] Competitive Advantage & Team - The company differentiates itself from SaaS companies by being paid only upon delivering measurable results in dollars [4] - The team has experience in antitrust violations and recoveries from big pharma companies [24] Journalism & Transparency - The company plans to inform the government first, but intends to publicize findings when possible [21] - The company views its model as a better business model for investigative journalism, addressing the decline of traditional newspaper funding [21][22] Risks & Challenges - The primary risk is potential failure to execute the business plan as envisioned [24]
White House responds to government layoff criticisms: 'Nobody takes joy in that'
NBC News· 2025-10-03 18:43
Fiscal Policy & Debt - The administration aims to restore fiscal sanity due to a \$37 trillion debt [2] - The federal government is currently shut down, resulting in no incoming revenue [2] - Democrats have presented the administration with the "unenviable choice" of making cuts and layoffs [3] Workforce Reduction - Layoffs are deemed necessary to maintain essential services, a departure from previous shutdowns [1] - The president views the layoffs as an "unprecedented opportunity," while others see it as an "unfortunate consequence" [4] - The administration denies taking joy in laying off workers [5] Administration Stance - The administration is focused on addressing waste, fraud, and abuse [3] - The president "likes to have a little fun every now and then" regarding the layoffs [4]
Trump's Tax Bill Goes Down to the Wire
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-02 19:32
Medicaid Reform & Political Landscape - The potential passage of a rule concerning Medicaid is uncertain, with failure to pass potentially halting progress on related issues [1][2] - The House and Senate have differing approaches to Medicaid reform, particularly regarding waste, fraud, and abuse, requiring reconciliation [6] - Correcting expanded Medicaid roles implemented by the Biden administration is a key objective, aiming to reform the system for those truly deserving [7][8] - Political considerations and a limited timeframe necessitate prompt action on Medicaid reform [10] Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid - Significant waste, fraud, and abuse exist within the Medicaid system at individual and hospital levels [11][12] - High CEO compensation in hospital systems primarily funded by taxpayer dollars is a concern [12][13] - Addressing abuses in the Medicaid system presents a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity for reform [13] Societal Issues & Medicaid Burden - In North Carolina, 52% of births are to mothers on Medicaid, highlighting a societal issue contributing to the Medicaid burden [14] - Systemic societal issues, such as young individuals having children and relying on Medicaid, strain the system's financial responsibility [15] State & Federal Responsibilities - States should bear more responsibility for issues currently funded by the federal government through Medicaid [5][24] - The federal government should not be bankrupted by issues that states should be addressing [24] Potential Senate Run - There is consideration for a potential run for Senate in North Carolina, driven by the need to maintain a Republican seat [25][27]
'I wish this bill cut more!': GOP lawmaker touts cuts in Trump's megabill
MSNBC· 2025-07-02 19:17
Joining us now, Republican Congressman of South Dakota, Dusty Johnson. Thanks for coming on the program. Uh, Congressman, when the speaker says he is working through, what does that mean.What are your observations about getting this bill to what where I know you want it to be, which is the finish line. I mean, the holdouts are concerned about good policy. They want to make sure that this bill, particularly in areas related to Medicaid, move our country in the right place.I spent two hours at the White House ...