Re: [~OT] tax program for linux
Dunno about FEMA, but USPS and Amtrak are "parastatals" -- not strictly
government agencies, but semiprivate institutions chartered by the federal
gov't. Also dunno if that makes a difference....
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On Mon, 31 Mar 2003, Paul Johnson wrote:
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> On Mon, Mar 31, 2003 at 03:07:58PM -0800, Eric G. Miller wrote:
> > I vaguely recall there was an Executive Order under Bush I making it
> > policy for federal agencies to not compete with private companies.
> > Although, I can't find a reference at the moment...
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> I can't believe that would apply, since that would effectively abolish
> the postal service (competes with FedEx, UPS, AirEx...), FEMA
> (competes with pretty much any homeowners/renters insurance company)
> and Amtrak (competes with most shortline railroads especially along
> the east coast...they built Acela on the Northeast Corridor to gain a
> competative edge even) right out.
>
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