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Elon Musk's Review Raises Fears of Peace Corps Cuts

4/5/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has launched a review of the Peace Corps' internal systems, sparking fears of looming budget cuts. Staff have been directed to support DOGE members as they work tirelessly through the weekend. Since its inception in 1961, the Peace Corps has deployed over 240,000 volunteers worldwide, operating on a budget of around $400 million.

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has launched a review of the Peace Corps' internal systems, sparking fears of looming budget cuts. Staff have been directed to support DOGE members as they work tirelessly through the weekend. Since its inception in 1961, the Peace Corps has deployed over 240,000 volunteers worldwide, operating on a budget of around $400 million.