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Our Brontosaurus of Bureaucracy and a Nation’s Growth
Washington columnist contrasts Jefferson and a modern citizen with Ronald Reagan’s attempt to tame government. The piece traces the sprawling federal state from 1802 to the present, noting its size, cost, and political dynamics. It cites figures on personnel, spending, and tax history, arguing the government has grown beyond its original bounds while remaining indispensable yet unwieldy.
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