Roy Ash, president of Litton Industries, developed a governmental reorganization plan that could save $5 billion annually. The plan involves merging several departments and agencies with overlapping functions, but faces opposition from Congress and special interest groups. Ash believes that a substantial amount of the reorganization could be accomplished in the current generation, and that streamlining government would result in a "management dividend" of increased efficiency and cost savings. The plan is based on past commissions and recommendations from Nixon's administration., 1973-01-01 - 1974-12-31

Scope and Contents
Roy Ash, president of Litton Industries, developed a governmental reorganization plan that could save $5 billion annually. The plan involves merging several departments and agencies with overlapping functions, but faces opposition from Congress and special interest groups. Ash believes that a substantial amount of the reorganization could be accomplished in the current generation, and that streamlining government would result in a "management dividend" of increased efficiency and cost savings. The plan is based on past commissions and recommendations from Nixon's administration.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-01-01 - 1974-12-31
Creator
- From the Collection: Bartlett, Dewey F., 1919-1979 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Full Extent
1 Pages
Abstract
93rd (1973-1975)
General
Government Operations and Politics
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository