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Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE Mission: Revolutionizing Government Efficiency

  Billionaire Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have taken Capitol Hill by storm with their ambitious plans for President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The duo met with lawmakers behind closed doors to discuss their strategy for dismantling the federal government, a key component of Trump's "Save America" agenda. Musk and Ramaswamy's mission is to reduce federal jobs, programs, and regulations, aiming for a leaner, more efficient government. Their approach has sparked both excitement and concern among legislators, as they navigate the complexities of implementing such sweeping changes. House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism about the initiative, while others remain cautious about the potential impact on essential services and programs that millions of Americans rely on. The DOGE caucus, led by Representatives Aaron Bean and Pete Sessions, has already begun brainstorming ways to identify and eliminate wasteful spen...
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Liberals' GST Break Expected to Pass Today

 

Legislation to create a two-month-long GST holiday is expected to pass today in the House of Commons. The bill, introduced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, aims to provide temporary relief to Canadians by eliminating the GST on a variety of holiday essentials from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025. 

The GST holiday will cover items such as children's clothes and toys, video games and consoles, Christmas trees, restaurant and catered meals, wine, beer, candy, and snacks. The government estimates that a family spending $2,000 on these items could save between $100 and $260, depending on the province.

The NDP has agreed to support the bill after Freeland separated the GST break from a proposed $250 rebate for working Canadians, which the NDP wants expanded to include non-working seniors and people with disabilities. The bill is expected to pass with the help of the NDP, despite opposition from the Conservatives, who have criticized the GST break as a "cheap gimmick".



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