https://www.rawstory.com/joni-ernst/

'Knives are out': Senator tapped for DOGE caucus warns 'waste is on the chopping block'

Daniel Hampton

Nov 22, 2024

An Iowa senator has been tapped to take the helm of a new Senate caucus that will work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's largely symbolic Department of Government Efficiency, which is tasked with identifying areas to slash spending.

"The tables are finally turning, the knives are out, and waste is on the chopping block," Ernst said in a statement, according to the news outlet. "The Senate DOGE Caucus is ready to carry out critical oversight in Congress and use our legislative force to fight against the entrenched bureaucracy, trim the fat, and get Washington back to work for Americans."

Ramaswamy wrote on social media that he and Musk look forward to partnering with the Senate to "downsize government."

"Grateful to Sen. Joni Ernst for her excellent suggestions yesterday!" he exclaimed.

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(Suggest they start with congressional perks)

Forbes

https://www.forbes.com › sites › adamandrzejewski › 2020 › 05 › 29 › perks-members-of-congress-give-to-themselves--the-selfie-report

Perks Members Of Congress Give To Themselves - The Selfie Report -

Forbes

May 29, 2020Here are five major benefits each member of Congress receives: SALARY: The House Speaker makes

https://publicintegrity.org/accountability/congressional-perks-lawmakers-most-surprising-benefits/

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For years there were members-only parking spaces, elevators, dining rooms and exercise facilities to which all legislators -- past and present -- enjoyed lifetime access. Former lawmakers could also return to the floor of the House or Senate whenever they liked.

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