Tag #Government Contracts

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Tesla Faces "Takedown" Protests Amid Musk's Political Backlash

Protests targeting Tesla facilities across the US stem from Elon Musk's political involvement with the Trump administration, resulting in vandalism, decreased Tesla stock value, and public boycotts, as evidenced by the "Tesla Takedown" movement and individual acts of protest, such as car owners defa...

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Conservative Peer's Actions Lead to £50 Million PPE Contract Controversy

Lord Chadlington, a Conservative peer, used his connections to help Sumner Group Holdings (SGH) secure two PPE contracts worth £50 million from the UK government, despite SGH subsequently going into liquidation, raising concerns about favoritism in government procurement processes during the COVID-1...

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Ábalos Inquiry into Ineco Hiring Practices Under Scrutiny

Former Spanish Secretary of State for Transport Isabel Pardo de Vera testified that former Minister José Luis Ábalos and his advisor inquired about Ineco's hiring process, where Ábalos's ex-partner and the advisor's brother were employed; she denies involvement, while Ábalos's ex-partner admitted to...

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UK Covid Inquiry Probes £48 Billion PPE Spending, VIP Lane Controversy

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry's fourth section, starting Monday, will investigate the government's £48 billion spending on pandemic-related supplies, focusing on the 'VIP lane' system for prioritizing contracts and the lack of evidence from PPE suppliers, a decision criticized by bereaved families.

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Supreme Court Hearing on Ábalos Associate's Apartment, Employment, and Travel

Jéssica Rodríguez testified in the Supreme Court regarding a Madrid apartment she occupied (allegedly paid for by an associate of former Minister José Luis Ábalos), her employment with Ministry of Transport companies, and her travel with Ábalos between November 2018 and December 2022.

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FAA Considers Starlink for Air Traffic Control, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering replacing Verizon's air traffic control system with Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the impact on air travel safety and government procurement practices.

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Italy Reconsiders $1.5 Billion Starlink Deal Amidst Geopolitical Concerns

Italy is reconsidering a 1.5 billion euro deal with SpaceX's Starlink due to concerns over Elon Musk's ties to Donald Trump, highlighting a clash between technological advancement and political anxieties within the Italian government and potentially influencing other European nations.

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Commerce Department Opens $42 Billion Broadband Grant Program to Satellite Internet

The Commerce Department revised its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program rules to include all internet technologies, potentially enabling Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service to receive a portion of the $42 billion fund to expand rural broadband access in the US, despite past pr...

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Reversal of USAID Contract Cancellations Prevents Humanitarian Crisis

MANA Nutrition, a producer of USAID-funded, life-saving peanut butter paste for malnourished children, had its contracts canceled, resulting in a potential $24 million loss and supply disruption, but they were reinstated Sunday night after Elon Musk's intervention.

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Alberta Health Contracts Under Investigation Amid Corruption Allegations

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced an external review into allegations of corruption in healthcare contracts following a lawsuit alleging government interference in securing overpriced deals for private contractors, prompting the resignation of a cabinet minister.

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Musk Companies Received $38 Billion in Government Funding

Analysis by the Washington Post reveals that Elon Musk's companies received at least $38 billion in government funding over two decades, significantly aiding their growth, raising concerns about fair market competition and potential future implications for innovation.

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Trump's Funding Cuts Cripple Small Businesses, Causing Widespread Layoffs

President Trump's administration's drastic cuts to federal funding have crippled numerous small businesses, resulting in widespread layoffs and economic uncertainty, despite the White House's claims of supporting small businesses. This includes halting funding for foreign aid and canceling contracts...

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