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« on: February 04, 2005, 12:39:47 PM »
Pataki, seeking infusions of cash for the state, wants to sell or lease properties including Thruway, Tappan Zee and 2nd Avenue subway:

http://www.newsday.com/news/yahoo/ny-stpriv0204,0,4356275.story?coll=ny-newsaol-headlines

It's not a bad idea in my opinion.  The properties in question already charge high tolls, so I would welcome private ownership.
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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2005, 01:26:54 PM »
We have had that in portugal for ages. Kudos for him.
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2005, 04:29:12 PM »
And if you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell ya.
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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2005, 05:33:10 PM »
That's not making it through the state assembly.
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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2005, 06:06:51 PM »
Quote from: jfern on February 04, 2005, 05:33:10 PM
That's not making it through the state assembly.

Well, that's another matter.
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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2005, 06:37:43 PM »
I'm against privization in principle, but I'll need to learn more before I formulate my opinion on this.  Goodness knows the state needs money.  But, as jfern said, it will never pass.
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« Reply #6 on: February 04, 2005, 08:16:41 PM »
Mayor Daley of Chicago privatized the toll road owned by that city (Chicago Skyway) late last year. The city retained ownership of the road, but contracted the right to collect taxes in exchange for maintaining the Skyway.
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