The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Department of Defense officials identified $80 million in wasteful spending.
The Pentagon would save the funds by cutting some diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
“We believe these initial findings will probably save $80 million in wasteful spending,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said.
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From the New York Post:
A hodgepodge of numerous programs and expenses, including some Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives on the chopping block were rattled off by chief DOD spokesperson Sean Parnell in a social media post.
The Air Force earmarked nearly $2 million for holistic DEI transformation and training and
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