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by refurb 492 days ago
> This is 0.25% of the national deficit by cutting indirect expenses from 30%+ to 15%.

The federal budget (save DOD and entitlements) is stuff like this.

Saying “oh well, it’s just 0.25%” is the reason why nobody can tackle the deficit.

Do this 100x and you’ve suddenly reduced the deficit by 25%.