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cut through red tape



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A new generation of civil servants can overhaul websites, cut through red tape and improve agency collaboration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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 county has a reputation for being slow to hire, and the emergency powers granted department heads authority to cut through red tape in hiring, Todoroff said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

“And, we are continuing to cut through red tape and accelerate timelines.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 13, 2023

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




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