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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: Government Subsidy Follies
Online retailing giant Amazon has decided not to pursue a new headquarters in New York City, despite the promise of billions in government subsidies. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why it’s in the interests of average taxpayers to shower money on huge corporations.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Amazon’s RI Mass Fallout
Brains not Brawn crucial to luring Innovation Companies