The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cancelled a $56,000 contract for watering decorative plants, with the Department of Government Efficiency offering to water them for free. The VA is also making larger cuts to wasteful spending under new Secretary Doug Collins.
Key Points
Cancellation of $56,000 plant watering contract
Efforts to reduce wasteful spending in VA
Redirecting saved money to improve healthcare and benefits for veterans
Pros
Cancellation of wasteful spending on plant watering services
Efforts to redirect saved money back into healthcare and benefits for veterans
Cons
Initial excessive spending on plant watering services