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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This Musk thing is a terrible idea, as is a stark RTO mandate, but let's be clear on what it actually is and isn't:

1. DOGE is a set of private advisors, just like the thinktanks like Heritage that have been and will continue advising.
2. DOGE is not "wasteful" in the way that matters, because government funds will not be spent.  It will be Musk-funded, so no tax-payer dollars.
3. No need for Congress to weigh in or approve DOGE in any way.
4. If they make recommendations before midterms, many of them will be approved by Congress.  Some of them will not require Congressional approval.  The executive branch has rule-making authority and many many "compliance" related requirements are rules or EOs.
4. Blanket RTO will cost little to no money in real estate because people will be crammed in to existing buildings.  GSA has vacant buildings, they will reshuffle who goes where at no additional cost.
5. Executive agencies absolutely can spend less than their annual appropriation in personnel.  It has happened before, many times.  It is not illegal.
6. Sure a lot of this will be litigated, but injunctions will be minimal.
7. The unions will be of very little help, though I am sure they will try.  Complying during grievance/arbitration/litigation is required in almost all instances.  Thee are loopholes all over the language in CBAs.  And the FLRA will be stacked in the Administration's favor.

Should this happen?  Absolutely not.
Will it happen?  Absolutely yes.[/quote].

Remember, they cannot fire an individual easily, but they can do away with entire divisions or departments.  I'm sure this is where they are headed.[/quote]
They can eliminate whatever they want but ultimately it’s up to Congress and there aren’t enough crazies in congress to implement this crap. What they will do is make lives miserable for federal employees in the meantime [/quote]

You keep holding onto the idea that Congress is the be all, end all in this situation.  They had four years to figure this out, it's not like the last time.  Go forward taking care of your situation and preparing for whatever is coming, but thinking your job is protected would be a mistake.[/quote]

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