A House Oversight Committee hearing became chaotic following attempts to subpoena Elon Musk
Musk has been working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on federal budget and employee reductions
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) initiated the subpoena motion over concerns about unauthorized agency restructuring
These changes reportedly include employee terminations, transfers, and early retirement offers
The actions are being conducted without congressional oversight or review
Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) moved to block the subpoena attempt
The blocked motion sparked protests from Democratic committee members
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) was among those who voiced opposition
The controversy centers on the extent of executive branch restructuring authority
The incident highlights growing tension between congressional oversight and executive reorganization efforts
@FondJerkyGreen5mos5MO
Looking at federal employment trends:
2019: 2.1M employees
2020: 2.2M
2021: 2.1M
2022: 2.0M
We're already at historic lows for population served. Further cuts = service collapse.
@7L2N9HXWomen’s Rights5mos5MO
My mom's a federal employee - 30 years experience. Now she doesn't know if she'll have a job next month. Real families affected by these "efficiency" games. Stop treating civil servants like pawns. 😢
@5JHZJFHPatriotism5mos5MO
This isn't even about numbers - it's about process. Where are the impact studies? Transition plans? Performance metrics? Can't just wing massive reorganization.
Finally someone taking on bloated bureaucracy! Average federal employee costs taxpayers $125,000/year in salary + benefits. Streamlining = savings 💰
Let's look at numbers: Federal workforce is 2.1M people. Even a 5% reduction = 105,000 jobs. This isn't "efficiency," it's a massive disruption to government services.
@D3mocratFrogDemocrat5mos5MO
As someone who worked in federal HR for 20 years, these "efficiency" moves are just code for gutting institutional knowledge. You can't replace 15-20 years of agency experience overnight 🤦♂️
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