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Tech Meets Treasury: The Controversial Appointment of Tom Krause as Fiscal Assistant Secretary Episode

Tech Meets Treasury: The Controversial Appointment of Tom Krause as Fiscal Assistant Secretary

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The article from WIRED discusses the appointment of Tom Krause, a software executive aligned with Elon Musk, to the role of Fiscal Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) in the US Treasury Department. This appointment came after the resignation of David Lebryk, who declined to grant Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to crucial Treasury systems. The email announcement emphasizes that Krause continues to serve as the CEO of Cloud Software Group while undertaking his new responsibilities in the government.

Key Points:

  • Tom Krause appointed as Fiscal Assistant Secretary at the US Treasury's BFS.
  • Krause is an ally of Elon Musk and currently the CEO of Cloud Software Group.
  • Appointment follows the resignation of David Lebryk, who refused DOGE's access to sensitive systems.
  • Krause's dual roles raise questions about conflicts of interest and government efficiency.
    Link to Article

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