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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 6:30 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Tech billionaire Elon Musk and former Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy head to Capitol Hill on Thursday to present their ideas for President-elect Donald Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE. The new group is ...

Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy visited Capitol Hill to pitch their idea of using Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency, to enhance government efficiency. They proposed that Dogecoin could streamline government transactions, reduce costs, and increase transparency. Their presentation highlighted the potential benefits of blockchain technology in reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies and corruption. Despite their enthusiasm, the proposal received mixed reactions from lawmakers, with some expressing skepticism about the practicality and security of using cryptocurrency for government operations. The duo emphasized the need for innovation in government processes, suggesting that Dogecoin could serve as a pilot project to test the feasibility of blockchain in public administration.

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