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fromIndependent
1 day ago

Watch: Drone footage shows Meath home demolition underway, as owner says 'send the bill to Mickey Mouse' because her family can't pay

The owner of a house being demolished after it was built without planning permission has said Meath County Council 'may as well send the bill to Mickey Mouse' because she and her husband can't afford to pay it.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

How Alameda County's stonewalling legal approach has cost taxpayers millions

Alameda County's aggressive litigation strategy has produced prolonged legal battles, costing taxpayers millions in attorneys' fees and multimillion-dollar settlements.
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fromAdvocate.com
9 months ago

During Trump's dictatorial military parade Saturday, America needs a Tiananmen Square moment

Trump's military parade is more about his ego than honoring the Army's anniversary, reminiscent of authoritarian displays.
The parade's cost is starkly contrasted by cuts to veterans' budgets.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
9 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Revelation of emergency housing costs delivers another crushing blow to Government's credibility

The government's approach to the housing crisis is failing, leading to excessive taxpayer costs and a record number of families in emergency accommodation.
fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

Hialeah's $45,000 farewell to Bovo: When public money pays for private parties

The city spent over $45,000 on the farewell party for Mayor Esteban Bovo, equating to a significant expense against the backdrop of Hialeah's median household income.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Tory MP claims 1,100 for purchase of freely available Who's Who books

A Tory MP claimed over £1,100 for Who's Who books despite them being available for free in Parliament.
MP expenses policies allow for claims on certain materials, but the discretion leads to controversial filings.
UK politics
fromTheregister
10 months ago

HMRC's Making Tax Digital scheme made tax more expensive

The UK's digitization of tax services has backfired, costing taxpayers hundreds of millions with no evident productivity gains.
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fromNew York Post
10 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo will pay for potential suit against sexual misconduct accuser - after ex-guv's defense cost taxpayers' whopping $60M

Andrew Cuomo will personally finance a defamation lawsuit against a former aide after New York taxpayers spent $60 million defending him amid multiple scandals.
fromNew York Post
11 months ago
NYC politics

NY taxpayers on the hook for $450K as Cuomo sexual harassment accuser settles with the state - just months ahead of mayoral primary

Charlotte Bennett received a $450,000 settlement from New York state for her sexual harassment claims against Andrew Cuomo, funded by taxpayers.
fromNew York Post
10 months ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo will pay for potential suit against sexual misconduct accuser - after ex-guv's defense cost taxpayers' whopping $60M

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

NY taxpayers on the hook for $450K as Cuomo sexual harassment accuser settles with the state - just months ahead of mayoral primary

Charlotte Bennett received a $450,000 settlement from New York state for her sexual harassment claims against Andrew Cuomo, funded by taxpayers.
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