New Bill Ends Government-Run CompaniesJune 12th 2009This column, by U.S. Senator John Thune, appeared in Real Clear Politics: The federal government currently holds various ownership stakes in over 500 private companies. This alarming fact, along with the events of recent days in the auto industry, should serve as a wakeup call for all those concerned about preserving the free market principles upon which our nation was founded. Sen. Thune introduces legislation to end Government Ownership in Private CompaniesJune 12th 2009The Argus Leader reports:
Sen. Thune introduces bill aimed at forcing government to sell its interests in private firmsJune 11th 2009The Argus Leader reports: The federal government, which has amassed large ownership interests in private companies, would be forced to sell those interests by July 1, 2010, under a bill introduced today by Sen. John Thune.
Thune Calls For End To Government OwnershipJune 11th 2009KSFY Reports:
Thune introduces ‘Government Ownership Exit Plan’June 11th 2009The Daily Republic Reports: U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., today will introduce the Government Ownership Exit Plan Act, a bill that would require the federal government to end its ownership of private entities acquired under the financial-industry bailout, known as the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), by July 1, 2010, according to a new release from his office.
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