Federal Government Reorganization Insights

The Washington Week Extra discusses President Trump's plan to streamline the federal government, including potential mergers of departments and the skepticism surrounding these efforts. The panel explores the lack of attention from Congress, historical attempts at reorganization, and Mick Mulvaney's role in the administration. The episode concludes with a tribute to Charles Krauthammer, highlighting his influence on conservative ideology and his legacy of civility in political discourse.

What was one of the proposed changes in President Trump's plan to streamline the federal government?

• Combining the Education and Labor Departments

• Merging the Department of Defense and Homeland Security

• Eliminating the Department of Energy

• Creating a new Department of Technology

What is a major concern among advocates regarding the administration's plan to reorganize the federal government?

• The plan is too expensive to implement

• It might be a cover to reduce or eliminate certain programs

• It will increase the size of the government

• It focuses too much on technology

Why did the reorganization proposal receive little attention on Capitol Hill?

• It was already implemented

• It was not a priority for the President

• It was fully supported by both parties

• It was overshadowed by the immigration crisis

What historical fact was mentioned about federal government reorganization proposals?

• They have never been proposed before

• They are always successful

• There have been 100 proposals between 1932 and 1984

• They are only proposed by Democratic presidents

What role does Mick Mulvaney play in the Trump administration?

• Head of the OMB and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• Chief of Staff

• Secretary of State

• Press Secretary

What was a key reason for Scott Pruitt's continued role at the EPA despite scandals?

• His environmental policies

• His loyalty and alignment with Trump's deregulatory agenda

• His popularity with the public

• His bipartisan support

Who was Charles Krauthammer?

• A former President

• A Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and pundit

• A Supreme Court Justice

• A famous actor

What ideology did Charles Krauthammer help shape?

• Liberalism

• Libertarianism

• Socialism

• Republican ideology

What personal challenge did Charles Krauthammer overcome in his life?

• Blindness

• Chronic illness

• Paralysis from the waist down

• Deafness

What quality of Charles Krauthammer was appreciated by both Democrats and Republicans?

• His humor

• His wealth

• His civility

• His fashion sense