Surge Protectors

According to The Hill, the Trump team is preparing for some immediate and massive budget cuts. The ones mentioned are more politically charged than they are expensive. For example: “The Corporation for Public Broadcasting would be privatized, while the National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities would be eliminated entirely.”

+ I’m biased since I know some of those involved, but one of Obama’s best moves was to bring in some top tech talent to change government and bring the power of big data to decision making. Steven Levy looks at what the team accomplished, and wonders what will be undone. The Final Days of Obama’s Tech Surge.

+ “My past statements made over five years ago about abolishing the Department of Energy do not reflect my current thinking. In fact, after being briefed on so many of the vital functions of the Department of Energy, I regret recommending its elimination.” Rick Perry opened his confirmation hearing appearance by indicating that he now supports the agency he’s about to lead.