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fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Dail spending watchdog to follow up with HSE on 'extravagant' Kerry hospital bike shed

Chair of the Public Accounts Committee John Brady has said he is "flabbergasted" over the decision by University Hospital Kerry to spend €127,000 on a bike shed when cheaper options were available.
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fromThe Hill
4 weeks ago

Vermont's return-to-office blunder is costing the state millions

Vermont's government mismanaged taxpayer money by unlawfully imposing a hybrid work standard without proper negotiation, leading to legal disputes and employee disruption.
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Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Pentagon spent more on lobster in one month than it did on trans health care all year

The Department of Defense spent $93.4 billion in September 2025, including millions on luxury items like lobster, steak, and a grand piano, while arguing transgender military healthcare is financially burdensome.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Pentagon spent more on lobster in one month than it did on trans health care all year

The Department of Defense spent $93.4 billion in September 2025, including millions on luxury items like lobster, steak, and a grand piano, while arguing transgender military healthcare is financially burdensome.
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California
fromcalmatters.org
5 months ago

California state agency spent millions on cellphones it workers didn't use, audit says

California's Employment Development Department paid $4.6 million in monthly service fees for thousands of unused cellphones and hotspots due to inadequate device inventory controls.
US politics
fromJezebel
9 months ago

Trump Admin to Torch $10 Million in Birth Control Meant for Women in Crisis Zones

The U.S. plans to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives and food aid, emphasizing waste reduction.
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