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Originally Posted by Guest
Statistical data explain that four of the richest counties in the nation are located in the suburbs of Washington DC which allows me to segue to an article written by Paul Kupiec, resident scholar American Enterprise Institute
(WSJ 12/?/16)
Mr Kupiec; suggests that if Donald Trump really wants to "drain the swamp" he might begin by moving various federal agencies out of Washington and into places closer to were they serve such as Detroit, Cleveland or Milwaukee and by doing so up the standard of living for these communities. Think of the enormous savings potential and increased efficiencies and control.
What do you think?
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Interesting thought. However, think of the cost of doing so. It would be a massive undertaking. There would be the costs of transferring all those employees and families from the 'burbs of DC - such as relocation expenses, temporary housing, paying for mortgage points for new homes, paying for broken leases for some, etc. Those that chose not to move would have to be given payouts based upon time in government service as well as assistance in finding new jobs including job training or education.
This is very costly when doing a small unit of a hundred or so from DC to Topeka. Imagine the costs when doing several thousand employees in each agency.
All of these protected actions are part of law and, no, cannot be undone with the stroke of a pen.
Good thought, though.