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Auditor Finds Elon Musk's DOGE Overstated Federal Savings Claims
An auditor has found that Elon Musk's DOGE overstated claims of $110 billion in savings for the federal government. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded that the reported savings were inflated.
6 Aug, 22:19 — 7 Aug, 01:37
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cnbcMostly Factual2d ago
GAO finds Elon Musk's DOGE inflated claims of $110 billion in savings for federal government
The nonpartisan watchdog found Elon Musk's DOGE didn't cut as much federal spending as it claimed and that it fell far short of its promised $2 trillion.
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Elon Musk's DOGE Overstated Savings On Federal 'Receipts' Website: Auditor
Some of the savings touted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency are incorrect or lack supporting evidence, according to federal auditors.
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First report: cnbc · 6 Aug, 22:19|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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