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With the exploration of Medicare reform naturally extends to broader economic implications. As Musk's initiatives could lead to reductions in federal employment, the potential local impact—most notably in areas with a heavy reliance on federal jobs, such as Washington D.C.—becomes more imminent. Estimates suggest that cutting 20% of federal positions could increase local unemployment significantly. However, experts like Vexler caution that the true measure of economic health hinges on eradicating fraud, rather than palliating joblessness in a corrupt system.