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New Ocean Strategy Criticised as Waste of Taxpayer Money
Original: Let's talk about that new "ocean strategy." It sounds like a perfect example of big government wasting taxpayer dollars.
A newly announced government ocean strategy is drawing criticism for its spending priorities. Opponents point to $1.2 billion allocated for drones, body cameras for conservation officers, and research into propeller noise, arguing the money would be better spent elsewhere. Critics frame the plan as an example of big government wasting taxpayer dollars, while supporters of the strategy have yet to respond in detail.
Why now: The strategy's large budget and unusual line items have sparked a political debate over government spending.
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