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Under this initiative, the Arkansas Department of Education and the Legislature are assessing all programs and courses with a strong emphasis on return on investment (ROI) and tangible value to taxpayers.
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Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
But the idea of America defending Danish sovereignty over such a large chunk of North America, with the American taxpayer footing the bill, never felt right.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Conservation easements are fiscally responsible for taxpayers.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The best part of the orange — your orange, Chicago taxpayers — already has been squeezed for the most juice, likely explaining the sale.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
But the idea of America defending Danish sovereignty over such a large chunk of North America, with the American taxpayer footing the bill, never felt right.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Conservation easements are fiscally responsible for taxpayers.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
The best part of the orange — your orange, Chicago taxpayers — already has been squeezed for the most juice, likely explaining the sale.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Taxpayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxpayer. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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taxpayer
noun
tax·pay·er
ˈtak-ˌspā-ər 
: one that pays or is responsible for paying a tax
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