But it also slimmed the payroll, sold several city-owned enterprises and put some services out to private tender.

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Indeed, they plan to phase out the infamous government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) and give the private sector a greater role in mortgage finance.

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Looking to get out of the way but prevent the fledgling Internet from fragmenting, the NSF paid four private enterprises in 1994 to build public Internet access points.

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Standing out in the industry, Silent Circle also prides itself in offering private, encrypted communication services for enterprises and individuals with absolutely no back doors.

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Looking to get out of the way but prevent the fledgling Internet from fragmenting, the National Science Foundation paid four private enterprises in 1994 to build public Internet access points.

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