They believe the statue is a waste of taxpayers' money.

他们认为这座雕像糟蹋了纳税人的钱。

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It's a sin to waste taxpayers' money like that.

这样挥霍纳税人的钱太不应该。

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The central bankers would be consulted, of course, but the decision on whether to use taxpayers' money has to rest with elected politicians.

中央银行家们可以作为顾问，但是否使用纳税人资金的决定应该留给选举出的政客来作出。

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"Taxpayer-funded bonuses paid out by failing companies that owe taxpayers money make no sense."

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And that, you know, a lot of taxpayers' money is poured into the projects,

纳税人的很多钱被投向了这些工程，

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But some management experts warn that limiting pay could make it harder for taxpayers to get their money back.

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Instead of putting taxpayers money into Hinkley, ministers would fix the price of the new nuclear electricity.

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The Treasury said the new coins were cheaper to make and the move would save taxpayers money.

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He's been criticized, though, for having a short term - forgive the term - sort of beam counter sort of approach to saving taxpayers money.

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