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Feb 26 2013

Dr. Coburn Urges Consolidation of Duplicative Programs and Positions to Lessen Sequestration Effects in Letter to OMB

Dr. Coburn sent a letter to OMB Tuesday highlighting more than 1,362 duplicative programs accounting for at least $364.5 billion in federal spending every year as identified by the Government Accountability Office.  

"Instead of arbitrarily furloughing personnel who may perform essential duties, OMB should first direct agencies to consolidate overlapping and duplicative programs and eliminate those positions that perform nearly identical duties," Dr. Coburn said.  "During a time of budget cuts, it is irresponsible to pay two or more people to do the same job, while laying off other employees in essential positions performing critical duties."

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