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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
As head of the IRS and Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano is entrusted with the private financial records of every American taxpayer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
Even so, just weeks after receiving its first $25 billion taxpayer investment, Citigroup returned to the Treasury to confess that—lo!—the markets still didn’t trust Citigroup to survive.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Ultimately, it’s those promises to taxpayers that could most affect the outcome of how L.A. fares.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
By 2014, the program as a whole actually had made money for taxpayers, as the losses were outweighed by repaid loans from companies that had found success.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Up to 300 civil servants are expected to join the operation by the end of the next year, but Downing Streets insists it will cost taxpayers no extra money.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Why then should U.S. taxpayers respond twice to cover those losses?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“The taxpayers haven’t seen fit to provide one,” Tansy said.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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