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"Our journalists report the facts and advance the American public's right to know how their government is operating and their taxpayer dollars are being used," McCraw, the Times' lawyer, said.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
They all get lumped together and when a “double dip” occurs, the IRS will not let the taxpayer claim the credit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
“The United States will be here, but we also need our allies to be here. We cannot do it alone, and the American taxpayer should no longer bear the burden,” Whitaker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
For the first year and a half, the cost of this program will be funded with taxpayer dollars and individual patients’ copays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
But Robert and Kyle threatened to call the fire department because it was a waste of water and taxpayer money, they said.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
According to the ministry, a sofa originally listed at 4,500 euros cost taxpayers around 2,000 euros, while a coat rack was reduced from 620 euros to 330 euros.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The newest data out of Arkansas show it’s a no-brainer: The program is accountable to taxpayers, and students are thriving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The argument from Crystal Palace campaigners is that by investing in a ready-made stadium, taxpayers save money in the long run, and athletics has a natural home.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
There is some benefit if the children are eligible for “free” seed money, such as from taxpayers or from billionaires, charities and employers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
“The taxpayers aren’t footing the bill for that.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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