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WASHINGTON—For much of the federal workforce, pulling out a government credit card during the workday comes with a new refrain: “Your card has been declined.”
By placing a $1 spending limit on most government credit cards, the Trump administration has rendered them functionally useless. The move effectively freezes federally issued plastic for 30 days as part of adviser Elon Musk’s efforts to reduce government spending. The change in policy is affecting workers’ ability to pay for office supplies, travel expenses and equipment, according to interviews with employees, forcing managers to secure exemptions.