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cut through red tape



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The Pentagon has held up SpaceX as an example of companies that can help the military cut through red tape and more quickly field weapons and other capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

Modi often imposes reforms suddenly, relying on boldness and even the element of surprise to cut through red tape.

From New York Times Jun. 6, 2024

The center is designed to cut through red tape to coordinate all the steps required to move people living outside in Seattle’s downtown core from the streets into housing.

From Seattle Times Dec. 12, 2022

Magidson founded a group called the Grizzly Flats Rebuild Coalition, which is working with the county and Board of Supervisors to help residents cut through red tape that can make rebuilding difficult.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2022

He did not provide details, but said his goal is to cut through red tape and change the CIA’s culture.

From Washington Times Oct. 13, 2017




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