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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US veterans agency lost thousands of core' medical staff under Trump, records show

The Department of Veterans Affairs has lost thousands of healthcare professionals deemed core to the system's ability to function, affecting mission-critical work.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Has NASA ceded its mission to Elon Musk?

Elon Musk's SpaceX has become the primary force in America's space program, overshadowing NASA's traditional role.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on the water industry: a return to public ownership should still be on the table | Editorial

Labour could have chosen the public interest over the profit motive when reorganizing the water industry in England and Wales. Despite polling showing support for publicly owned water companies, the government ruled out reversing the 1989 water privatization.
UK politics
#usps
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

UK lifts restrictions on Pakistan airlines after five-year ban

The UK lifted a five-year ban on Pakistani airlines, enabling them to resume flights, reflecting improvements in aviation safety.
#fannie-mae
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Real estate

Housing market watch: Would taking Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae public drive up mortgage rates in 2026?

fromfortune.com
2 months ago
SF real estate

Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
US politics

Trump floats taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public

Trump is considering taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, aiming to privatize them after years of government control.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
SF real estate

Trump: Time would 'seem right' for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac exit

Trump is considering privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, indicating a potential shift to public trading.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Real estate

Housing market watch: Would taking Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae public drive up mortgage rates in 2026?

fromfortune.com
2 months ago
SF real estate

Bill Ackman is keen on Trump privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. There's a right way and a wrong way to do it

Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Trump's GSE exit pursuit is complicated (and could be costly)

Privatization of GSEs faces significant challenges, particularly related to government investment and capital standards that directly impact financial stability.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Trump floats taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public

Trump is considering taking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public, aiming to privatize them after years of government control.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF Laborfest Panel Discussion on Park Privatization

Public spaces in San Francisco face increasing privatization, impacting community access and involvement.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Republicans want to privatize weather forecasts. Do Trump appointees stand to benefit?

Privatization of government weather forecasting may limit access to critical information for those unable to afford commercial data.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Mike Lee Tries to Put Vast Public Land Sale Back in Budget After It Was Removed

Sen. Mike Lee is pushing to sell off public lands in the GOP budget reconciliation package, facing opposition from Democrats and environmental advocates.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Several countries have privatized air traffic control. Should the U.S.?

In response to technical outages, the Trump administration aims to invest billions into revamping the FAA rather than pursuing privatization, which could hinder progress.
US news
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Don't Believe a Word from Utah Senator Mike Lee

Senator Mike Lee's controversial provision aims to open 250 million acres of public lands for privatization, promising to boost housing supply and generate funds.
SF politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government sells remaining shareholding in AIB

The latest deal means about €19.5bn of that cost has been recouped for taxpayers, in a mix of share sales, interest on rescue loans and other fees and levies.
UK politics
#air-india
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Staff at Bord na Mona bin collection service to go on strike this month over planned sale

Siptu members rejected a proposal, leading to an escalating strike against the privatization of Bord na Móna Recycling, crucial for worker protections.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

MP tells Starmer to 'stop fiddling' and put 'Thames Water into special administration' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The failure of the KKR deal highlights issues within the privatized water system.
Government officials oppose nationalization due to costs to public services.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Op-Ed: Stop the 'Flushing Skypark' Scam - Streetsblog New York City

Flushing Meadows Corona Park faces resource deprivation amid privatization efforts, with plans for parkland development sparking concerns over connectivity and public benefit.
#nhs
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK news

NHS gave private firms record 216m to examine X-rays in 2024

NHS outsourcing for radiology services is rising sharply due to a shortage of specialists, impacting patient care and costing significantly.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
London politics

Wes Streeting accused of NHS 'privatisation by stealth' amid 'radical' cuts

The health secretary is accused of covertly implementing significant NHS budget cuts to avoid public backlash.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Op-Ed: What Amtrak Privatization Advocates Miss - Streetsblog San Francisco

In the U.S., we're still relying on a rail network built in the 19th century, which limits our ability to compete with modern transportation options.
Alternative transportation
fromHarvard Business Review
3 months ago

The Growth of the Private-Sector Space Industry

This shift, generally in the U.S., from NASA doing everything to hiring everything out, is creating new opportunity for businesses and individuals in their careers.
Startup companies
Higher education
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Public Education Makes Economic Sense

Dismantling the Department of Education threatens the public good of education and risks repeating the mistakes of for-profit institutions.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

One great way to improve Homeland Security: Get rid of the TSA

TSA's inefficiencies and issues highlight the need for significant reform or abolition of the agency.
Deep concerns are raised about TSA's capability and the extravagant measures needed to bypass long wait times.
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

This Is Your Social Safety Net on DOGE - emptywheel

Elon Musk's advocacy for privatization poses risks to workers' security, particularly regarding Social Security, exacerbating financial vulnerability for millions of Americans.
US politics
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