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cut the red tape



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"They are eager to get started, and they are eager to cut the red tape to allow that capital investment to flow," Burgum said after talks with interim president Delcy Rodriguez.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Tuesday’s motion aims to give all four of the county departments seats at Bass’ table as she starts to cut the red tape that she says is keeping people on the streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2022

Department of Agriculture to cut the red tape for getting nondairy replacements for dairy milk in school lunches.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

Germany will cut the red tape required for changing a person's name and gender under a plan presented by the government on Thursday that seeks to abolish a controversial 1980 law regulating the process.

From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2022

On their own responsibility they cut the red tape to the very smallest limit.

From History of the Gatling Gun Detachment, Fifth Army Corps, at Santiago With a Few Unvarnished Truths Concerning that Expedition by Parker, John H. (John Henry)




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