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Elon Musk is right: It’s time to kill the penny

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Linda Bilmes
Daniel Patrick Moynihan Senior Lecturer in Public Policy

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February 3, 2025, Opinion: "Eliminating the penny is more than a practical cost-saving measure. It's a test of our willingness to confront outdated spending."

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