The House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency convened on Tuesday to deliberate on the theme "Locking in the DOGE Cuts: Ending Waste, Fraud, and Abuse for Good."
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Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) opened the session by emphasizing the significant role of DOGE in curbing wasteful federal spending. She urged Congress to take decisive action by retracting funds that had been unnecessarily allocated, as identified by DOGE's evaluations.
Greene stated, "DOGE has staunched the flow of waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending," and called for Congress to "reverse that unnecessary [spending] by rescinding dollars it appropriated."
As reported by RedState, the hearing witnessed a peculiar moment when Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) delivered a convoluted statement on Iran, which seemed to lack coherence. Crockett remarked, "Maybe we need to start leading with the people in the middle of what it is that is guiding us instead of following one person." This statement drew comparisons to Vice President Kamala Harris's often criticized speaking style.
Another notable incident involved Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), who displayed a placard with poll numbers purportedly reflecting public opinion on DOGE and its former advisor, Elon Musk. The figures, however, totaled an improbable 110 percent. Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA) highlighted this discrepancy, questioning Stansbury, "Just a point of clarification. The poll behind you, behind our ranking member, it adds up to 110 percent. Just wanted to clarify, is it meant to add up to 110 percent, or is that an error?
Stansbury, visibly flustered, responded, "This is from a Quinnipiac poll that was held two weeks ago, and this is the data that was provided. Theres a wealth of information, including information about Donald Trumps falling poll numbers. So you should take a look. Thanks."
The error in the poll was attributed to an incorrect 67 percent figure, which should have been 57 percent. Chairwoman Greene seized the moment to underscore the inaccuracy, stating, "The gentleman yields, and it still adds up to 110 percent. Thats a fake poll right there."
This incident was emblematic of the broader issue of misinformation and its impact on public perception, particularly concerning Congress's approval ratings.
The hearing underscored the challenges faced by lawmakers in presenting accurate information and maintaining credibility. As the session unfolded, it became evident that the missteps of some representatives only served to reinforce skepticism about Congress's effectiveness.
The sentiment was aptly captured in a tweet from the DOGE Committee, "They don't know what the **** they're doing." In the realm of governance, where precision and accountability are paramount, such blunders are a stark reminder of the need for diligence and integrity.
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