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#public-lands
US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The Senate just made it easier for public land to be sold

The GOP Senate approved Trump's budget but rejected an amendment preventing the privatization of public lands.
fromTruthout
5 days ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The Senate just made it easier for public land to be sold

The GOP Senate approved Trump's budget but rejected an amendment preventing the privatization of public lands.
fromTruthout
5 days ago
US politics

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

more#public-lands
fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks 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
more#air-india
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

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

Siptu officials stated the rejection of the brokered proposal was primarily due to the company's failure to agree on a Registered Employment Agreement, vital for protecting workers' terms.
UK news
#thames-water
more#thames-water
#fannie-mae
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

New FHFA Director Bill Pulte is focused on GSE reform

The Trump administration aims to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, planning a structured exit from conservatorship to ensure market stability.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
fromfortune.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

New FHFA Director Bill Pulte is focused on GSE reform

The Trump administration aims to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, planning a structured exit from conservatorship to ensure market stability.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
fromfortune.com
1 month 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

more#fannie-mae
#community-impact
more#community-impact
#nhs
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#usps
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Unionized Postal Workers Brace for Trump Administration's Assault

Trump's plan risks privatizing USPS and undermining union contracts.
USPS's independence is threatened by a potential executive order to move it under Commerce.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

DeJoy resigned after nearly five years, amid challenges facing the USPS and potential privatization discussions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?

The U.S. Postal Service may face significant changes under potential merger with Commerce Department.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
SF politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Unionized Postal Workers Brace for Trump Administration's Assault

Trump's plan risks privatizing USPS and undermining union contracts.
USPS's independence is threatened by a potential executive order to move it under Commerce.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

DeJoy resigned after nearly five years, amid challenges facing the USPS and potential privatization discussions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?

The U.S. Postal Service may face significant changes under potential merger with Commerce Department.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
more#usps
fromStreetsblog
2 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
2 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
#public-good
Higher education
fromtime.com
2 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.
Higher education
fromtime.com
2 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.
more#public-good
#tsa
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

DHS ends TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns, amid criticism from the union.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Homeland Security Department Says It Is Ending Its Union Contract with TSA Workers

DHS ends TSA's collective bargaining agreement, citing safety concerns, amid criticism from the union.
more#tsa
#elon-musk
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Elon Musk wants to privatize the Post Office. This country is shutting part of its down entirely.

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service, paralleling trends in other countries phasing out traditional mail services.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

VA Employee: Musk's Goal Is to Pave Way for Privatization of Public Services

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency faces backlash due to claims of unjustified federal workforce cuts and threats against employees.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk Proposes Privatizing Amtrak, Calling Rail Service Sad'

Elon Musk claims privatizing Amtrak is essential for improving U.S. intercity rail services, comparing it unfavorably to China's efficient rail system.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk's Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with Elon Musk's team to identify efficiencies amidst ongoing financial struggles.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Elon Musk wants to privatize the Post Office. This country is shutting part of its down entirely.

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of the U.S. Postal Service, paralleling trends in other countries phasing out traditional mail services.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

VA Employee: Musk's Goal Is to Pave Way for Privatization of Public Services

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency faces backlash due to claims of unjustified federal workforce cuts and threats against employees.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk Proposes Privatizing Amtrak, Calling Rail Service Sad'

Elon Musk claims privatizing Amtrak is essential for improving U.S. intercity rail services, comparing it unfavorably to China's efficient rail system.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Postal Service Reaches Deal With Musk's Department of Government Efficiency

The U.S. Postal Service is collaborating with Elon Musk's team to identify efficiencies amidst ongoing financial struggles.
more#elon-musk
Startup companies
fromTheregister
2 months ago

SpaceX scores $5.9B in Space Force launch contracts

US allocates $5.9 billion to SpaceX for national security space missions, reflecting a shift towards privatization in defense spending.
#public-spaces
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.
fromAol
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Fresh kind of hell:' NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit

The city is privatizing public street space to allow businesses to operate in formerly car-free areas.
fromAol
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

more#public-spaces
#postal-service
Canada news
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

Trump Wants Control of the USPS and to Fire Postal Board

Trump's anticipated executive order threatens Postal Service independence and may violate federal law, spurring potential legal challenges from the agency's board.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Thursday Morning What's Up: SF Postal Workers Protest Possible Privatization

Canada news
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

Trump Wants Control of the USPS and to Fire Postal Board

Trump's anticipated executive order threatens Postal Service independence and may violate federal law, spurring potential legal challenges from the agency's board.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Thursday Morning What's Up: SF Postal Workers Protest Possible Privatization

more#postal-service
#us-postal-service
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

As Trump Eyes the USPS, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence

Trump's control over the Postal Service could undermine its reliability and access, especially in rural areas.
US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

The US Postal Service has been struggling for years. Now Trump's talking about privatizing it

The U.S. Postal Service's future is uncertain amid calls for privatization following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's resignation.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

As Trump Eyes the USPS, Concerns Grow Over Its Independence

Trump's control over the Postal Service could undermine its reliability and access, especially in rural areas.
US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

The US Postal Service has been struggling for years. Now Trump's talking about privatizing it

The U.S. Postal Service's future is uncertain amid calls for privatization following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's resignation.
more#us-postal-service
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Social Security Administration commissioner nominee says he's 'never thought' about privatizing the agency

During his Senate Finance Committee hearing, Frank Bisignano emphasized his commitment to ensuring timely payments for beneficiaries, firmly stating he has 'never thought' about privatizing the SSA.
SF politics
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

A billion-dollar ICE contractor is fighting to pay detainees as little as $1 a day - High Country News

Despite making a fortune off immigration detention, GEO Group refuses to comply with fair wages for detainees, arguing against state minimum wage laws.
Washington Nationals
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Bin services for over 130,000 customers set to be hit by two-day strike next month

Siptu has issued a notice for industrial action on April 2 and 3, stopping domestic waste collection services in various counties as staff protest the company's imminent sale.
UK news
#argentina
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Communities on Parana River fear Argentina's privatisation plan will destroy their way of life

Privatisation of the Paraguay-Parana waterway raises significant environmental concerns for local river communities in Argentina.
more#argentina
#neoliberalism
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Who owns Britain? In large part, other countries and that should set alarm bells ringing | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

The UK is repeating the mistakes of the global south by privatizing public assets and deregulating markets, leading to dependency on foreign investment.
Higher education
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

Inside Doug Ford's Plan to Starve Ontario's Universities | The Walrus

Ontario has prioritized privatization in public universities, increasing tuition and reducing funding, particularly under the Doug Ford government.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Who owns Britain? In large part, other countries and that should set alarm bells ringing | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

The UK is repeating the mistakes of the global south by privatizing public assets and deregulating markets, leading to dependency on foreign investment.
Higher education
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago

Inside Doug Ford's Plan to Starve Ontario's Universities | The Walrus

Ontario has prioritized privatization in public universities, increasing tuition and reducing funding, particularly under the Doug Ford government.
more#neoliberalism
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

First Trump threatened to nuke hurricanes. Now he's waging war on weather forecasters | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump's approach to weather management is controversial and reckless, evidenced by his previous suggestions about hurricanes and recent cuts to NOAA.
The cuts to NOAA threaten crucial weather forecasting, potentially impacting the economy and safety measures.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Taxpayers lose largest-shareholder status in Natwest as Blackrock overtakes government stake

The UK government has reduced its stake in NatWest to 5.93%, marking its exit as the largest shareholder after 15 years.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

It's time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine

Political power is increasingly defined by the influence of money over democratic processes.
The current regime undermines essential state functions in favor of profit-driven private enterprise.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Bronx NYCHA tenants make a PACT for a brighter future

Privatization via President Barack Obama's Rental Assistance Demonstration program is the best hope for New York City Housing Authority buildings, as far too many NYCHA-run projects fall ever deeper into disrepair.
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