Tag #Government Spending

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Musk Aids Boeing in Resolving Air Force One Delays

Elon Musk is assisting Boeing in resolving delays to the Air Force One renovation project, which is billions of dollars over budget and years behind schedule due to pandemic-related issues and supply chain problems.

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Spain Prepares Third Secret Tender to Secure Private Healthcare for Civil Servants

After two failed bids, Spain's Digital Transformation Ministry is secretly preparing a third, substantially higher offer (€4.5 billion+) to ensure private insurers continue healthcare for 1.5 million civil servants and their families, despite the Health Minister's preference for public healthcare.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spanish Pension Average Exceeds €1,300 Amidst Record Spending and Fewer Early Retirements

In January 2025, Spain's average contributory pension reached €1,305, exceeding €1,300 for the first time, due to a 4.5% increase exceeding the 2.8% government revaluation; this rise is influenced by higher minimum pension increases and new entrants' contributions, leading to a record €13.432 billio...

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French Senate Eliminates Benefits for Former Presidents and Prime Ministers

The French Senate voted to eliminate €2.8 million in annual benefits for former presidents and prime ministers, including chauffeur-driven cars and staff, following calls for austerity and amid rising costs; the measure now proceeds to the National Assembly.

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Australian Job Growth Fuels Inflation Debate Ahead of Election

In Australia, over 87 percent of job growth since March 2023 has been in public sectors like health and education, raising inflation concerns and becoming a key election issue, with economists and government officials offering differing perspectives.

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64% Bias Score

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£130 Million Wasted on IT for Scrapped Rwanda Asylum Plan

The UK government spent over £130 million on IT systems for its now-abandoned plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, representing a significant portion of the £715 million total cost; the policy was scrapped by the new Labour government shortly after taking office.

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US Debt Ceiling Breach Prompts Emergency Measures, Trump Acts

The US exceeded its $36.1 trillion debt ceiling, prompting emergency measures to avoid default, including temporary benefit payment halts. President Trump, upon inauguration, imposed tariffs and established a 'Government Efficiency' ministry to cut spending. Congress must raise or suspend the debt c...

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Turkey's Treasury Ministry's 12.5 Million TL Meal Contract Sparks Public Outrage

The Turkish Treasury and Finance Ministry spent 12,583,226 TL on a meal contract for 1,550 personnel for the first 37 working days of 2025, reflecting a 59% yearly increase and sparking public outrage due to its contrast with a small salary increase for employees.

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Warsh's Policy Contradictions on Inflation and Lockdowns

Kevin Warsh's 2020 call for increased government spending to counter COVID-19 lockdowns, coupled with his later assertions about inflation, ignores the lockdowns' direct role in rising prices, a consequence of reduced global economic cooperation.

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60% Bias Score

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Russian Official Loses Record 430 Million Rubles to Scammers

Olga Serova, a former high-ranking official in the Samara region, lost 430 million rubles—a record sum—to scammers, but still retained substantial savings, raising questions about the source of her wealth and the management of public funds in regional development corporations.

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76% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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UK Borrowing Costs Rise, Testing Labour's Economic Plans

Increased UK government borrowing costs due to financial market turmoil could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending, but projected consumer-driven growth offers some economic resilience, requiring strategic fiscal management.

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Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals

The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.

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40% Bias Score

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