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That logic was already suspect, as it’s tough to claim that taxpayer dollars are being “wasted” on technologies aimed at keeping the planet suitable for human habitation.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
An SAR is a form of temporary nationalisation which would allow the government to recoup some taxpayer cash if Thames was sold again to a private buyer.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Opposition deputies have denounced the cost to the taxpayer of the tour, pointing out that each visit requires a deployment of naval, coastguard and police units to ensure security.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The money might be credited back to the taxpayer, depending on rules and agreements between states.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
They printed up handbills with the divorce story on it and mailed it to the home of every taxpayer in Carlton, asking the question, “Should someone be fired because of this?”
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
There were some legitimate failures here: The federal government had guaranteed $535 million in loans to the company, leaving taxpayers on the hook for a significant chunk of change.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Economists worry about an aging population because it means fewer working-age taxpayers and more retirees reliant on Medicare and Social Security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Why then should U.S. taxpayers respond twice to cover those losses?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Nonprofit experts interviewed by The Times raised concerns that someone in a position like Croom’s could profit to the detriment of both taxpayers and the people the money is meant to serve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Previous systems had been—as they are today—a huge strain on taxpayers; from its beginning, Sing Sing had been conceived of as a moneymaking venture.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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