Florida Banking February/March 2025

And we also have the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) effort as another way to tackle issues. The great Milton Friedman smartly said, “One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results.” On top of that, President Reagan noted, “Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!” Change is not easy, but it is constant

and necessary! What is our ask of you?

•Weigh in with the FBA staff, FBA Board members, and Government Relations Council members about your priorities for change • Register for the D.C. Fly-In and Capital Day + Night events • Respond to Calls to Action • Build relationships with your local representative.

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