Subsidies
Subsidized Job-Training Programs a Hotbed of Crony Capitalism
Some companies benefit while their competitors are left out
Tourism Taxes Subsidize Memphis Bass Pro Store
Because Bass Pro could never make it on its own
After Taking a Curt Schilling Pitch to the Face, Rhode Island Mulls Future of Business Subsidies
Government's terrible record when it tries to pick winners and losers
RI Reconsiders Business Subsidies After Video-Game Maker Fails
Shoveling money to your buddies can be embarrassing
The Newsroom Approaches the Occupy Movement. Maybe it Will Stumble Upon Libertarian Populism.
Everybody hates crony capitalism (except the cronies)
DOT Bounces California-Las Vegas High-Speed Rail Plan Out of Casino Bank
Federal loan for high-stakes gamble on train tourism will not be considered
RI Legislators Plan To Cover Curt Schilling's Video Game Debt
It's good to have powerful friends
Half of Americans Support Government-Funded Political Campaigns
Subsidies for media outlets, political consultants
Obamacare Backers: Ignore What Obamacare Says!
Supporters defend subsidies for federally operated exchanges, even though the law only allows them through the states
PA Could Drop Controversial Turnpike Subsidies
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is awash in red ink
Spain Set to Cut Solar Energy Subsidies
Those who invested heavily may end up getting screwed
Without Green Subsidies, Tesla Would be Losing Millions
Through selling mandated emission credits, company essentially forced competitors to fund sales.
TN Town Spends Millions To Offer High-Speed Internet, Gets No Customers
That's a special talent
Federally Subsidized Maker of 'Clean' Vehicles Closes Doors
Another rousing success for industrial policy
Federally Subsidized Company Doesn't Seem To Really Exist
$750K sent to a ghost firm at a bogus address
GA Out Big Bucks on Business Subsidies After Failing To Do Due Diligence
Missed lots of red flags
Obama Administration Connected to Government-Subsidized Green Car Firm
Everybody needs friends
Wisconsin Republicans Vote for Business Subsidies
Taxpayers pick up the tab for part-time workers
Venezuelan Opposition Candidate Vows to Halt Oil to Cuba
Calls acting president a puppet to Havana
Taxpayer-Subsidized Electric Car Charging Stations Get Few Users
Making free stuff that nobody wants is a special government talent
Debate over Public Funding for Cruise Ship Ports
Same arguments to support taxpayer-funded sports stadiums invoked
GOP Leaders Starting to Oppose Government Corporatism
Well, at least the version Obama promotes anyway
Millions Took Phone Subsidies Intended for Low-Income Individuals
Without proving they qualified
Fla. Lawmakers Worry About Tax Breaks for Video Game Companies
Not because they don't need them, but because they're taking them away from film and television companies (who also don't need them).