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Government Reform South Korea’s regulatory reform offers lessons for DOGE and government efficiency

Michael J. Ahn

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U.S. Economy Taxation, Representation, and Climate Migration

Vanessa Williamson, Ellis Chen

January 21, 2025

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U.S. Government & Politics Trump’s second inaugural address: Immigration, culture, and conflict

William A. Galston, Elaine Kamarck

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Elaine Kamarck

Elaine Kamarck Founding Director - Center for Effective Public Management, Senior Fellow - Governance Studies @EKamarck

Vanessa Williamson

Vanessa Williamson Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Senior Fellow - Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center @vanessawilliamson.bsky.social

Gabe R. Sanchez

Gabriel R. Sanchez Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Race, Prosperity, and Inclusion Initiative

Sarah A. Binder Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management @BinderSAB

EJ Dionne

E.J. Dionne, Jr. W. Averell Harriman Chair and Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Center for Effective Public Management @EJDionne

Molly Reynolds

Molly E. Reynolds Senior Fellow - Governance Studies @mollyereynolds

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