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Over \$150,000 in Taxpayer Funds Spent on Noem's Political Travel

Former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's office spent over \$150,000 in taxpayer money on personal and political travel, including trips to Florida and Paris, sparking outrage and raising questions about ethics and transparency in government spending.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Trump Issues Executive Orders on History and Washington D.C. Control

President Trump signed executive orders to revise US history's portrayal in government museums, increase police presence and deport undocumented migrants in Washington D.C., reflecting his conservative stance and election promises.

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UK Household Disposable Income Up 1.7% in Q4 2024 Despite Broader Economic Slowdown

UK real household disposable income per person rose 1.7% in Q4 2024, driven by public sector pay deals and private sector pay exceeding inflation, though much of this increase went into savings amid low consumer confidence. This follows an unexpected 1% rise in February retail sales and a downward r...

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Dutch Advisory Councils Urge Structural Asylum Policy Changes, Citing High Costs and Unrest

Two Dutch advisory councils, the AM and ROB, criticize the government's crisis management of asylum reception, urging for a structural approach with clear agreements and funding for municipalities, potentially saving €1 billion, and citing previous criticism from the COA and VNG.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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No Extra Taxpayer Cost for Thuringia's Ex-Mayor Appointments

Three former Thuringian mayors—Katja Wolf (Finance Minister), Andreas Bausewein (Interior Ministry Secretary of State), and Julian Vonarb (Finance Ministry Secretary of State)—will not receive additional taxpayer funds because their pensions are offset by their current salaries.

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Federal Workforce Shrinks Despite Deficit Concerns

Since 1975, the percentage of federal employees within the total U.S. workforce has consistently declined, reaching 14.8% by July 1975, contradicting the notion that reducing government workers is a significant solution to the national deficit; federal payroll accounts for roughly 5% of total federa...

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CBO Projects Slower US Economic Growth Due to Weak Population Gains and Increased Spending

The Congressional Budget Office projects slower US economic growth from 2025-2055 due to weak population growth and increased government spending, with publicly held debt potentially reaching 156% of GDP by 2055; the report also highlights the US's increasing reliance on immigration to sustain econo...

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Trump Administration Plans Massive Federal Staff Cuts

An internal Trump administration memo reveals plans for massive government-wide staff cuts, including a 30 percent reduction at the Treasury, a 50 percent cut at HUD, and significant reductions at other agencies, leading to projected savings of billions but also concerns about service disruptions an...

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UK National Debt to Surge by £600 Billion, Triggering Soaring Interest Payments

Britain faces a £600 billion increase in national debt by 2030, leading to nearly £600 billion in interest payments over five years—£30 billion more than previously forecast—due to sustained overspending since 2001, exacerbated by the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Spain's Public Deficit Falls to Five-Year Low Despite Storm and Legal Costs

Spain's 2024 public deficit reached 2.8% of GDP (€44.597 billion), a five-year low, driven by economic growth and record tax revenue, despite additional spending due to the 'Dana' storm and court-ordered payments; the government projects further deficit reduction in coming years.

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UK Chancellor Announces Spending Cuts Amid Economic Slowdown

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce significant spending cuts in her Wednesday spring statement due to rising borrowing costs and weakened economic growth; the OBR will release updated forecasts showing potential halving of 2025 growth forecast to 1%, following January's 0.1% economic shrinkage.

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UK Government Announces 10,000 Civil Service Job Cuts

The UK government plans to cut civil service running costs by 15% by 2030, potentially eliminating 10,000 jobs through voluntary exit schemes already implemented in several departments, including the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs, the Foreign Office and Cabinet Office, with others to ...

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