More appropriate to credit Kennedy. Getting Khrushchev to remove missiles from Cuba forced the Soviet Union to develop ICBM's, a beginning of forced spending to keep up. Regan didn't hurt on this front, but was mostly fortunate to be in office when the effects of past events played out.
Do you have to violate laws/regulations laws to meet schedules? Perhaps malicious compliance and adhere to all laws. As some have said, a union could help.
If you don't have to violate laws/regulations to meet schedule, perhaps consider adhering to laws/regulations.
At least beanie babies were a toy a child could play with.