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The Hidden Cost of Public Assistance to Private Enterprise

Tax breaks and government subsidies are beloved by politicians to help cities, counties and states increase jobs and grow their economies.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Tax breaks and government subsidies are beloved by politicians to help cities, counties and states increase jobs and grow their economies.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Lata Pandya

    Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Louise Story

    New York Times

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    John Nixon

    Budget director for the state of Michigan under Republican governor Rick Snyder. Formerly budget director for the state of Utah. Governing magazine has named him Public Official of the Year.

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    Bobby Hitt

    Secretary of commerce for the state of South Carolina, under Republican governor Nikki Haley. Worked previously for BMW in the role of securing incentives from the state.

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