bad cattitude • 314 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
- Since 1946, U.S. presidents and their advisors haven't had access to the government's payment system. This lack of transparency has been a long-standing issue.
- Many former treasury secretaries are upset about attempts to make the payment system more visible. They believe this openness threatens the way things have always been done.
- There's a push for greater auditing and transparency in government spending. People want to hold officials accountable and make sure tax dollars are spent properly.