Elon Musk's DOGE Targets Federal Spending: US Penny in the Crosshairs

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What's the deal with Elon Musk's DOGE and the US penny? The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, wants to cut wasteful expenditures and has set its sights on the penny, which now costs over 3 cents to make. But will ditching the penny really save money? Here's what you need to know.

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