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On March 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at consolidating federal procurement for common goods and services under the General Services Administration. This initiative is expected to reduce waste and eliminate duplication, allowing federal agencies to concentrate on their primary missions while saving taxpayer dollars. By centralizing purchasing, the government seeks to achieve substantial savings, with estimates indicating potential reductions of up to $50 billion annually.

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