investment

The whole “protect the #children” stuff makes a lot more sense when you realize that they treat their children like their #possessions, so it’s less “let our children live their best lives” and more “don’t mess with my long term #investment”

How a Risky State Investment in Seafood Cost Alaskans Millions and Left a Fishing Town in Crisis
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Leaders of the Alaska Permanent Fund, which pays residents annual dividends and finances government services, wanted to invest in Alaska companies. There were warning signs ahead of the bet on Peter Pan Seafood, which cost Alaskans $29 million.

https://www.propublica.org/article/alaska-seafood-company-investment-king-cove?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Alaska #Fishing #Seafood #Investment #Business #Finance

Trump Team Eyes Politically Connected Startup to Overhaul $700 Billion Government Payments Program
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A little-known firm with investors linked to JD Vance, Elon Musk and Trump could get a piece of the federal expense card system — and its hundreds of millions in fees. “This goes against all the normal contracting safeguards,” one expert said.

https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-peter-thiel-ramp-gsa-smartpay-expense-payment-system?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Trump #Vance #Thiel #Musk #Investment #Business #Government #USPolitics