31. Republicans, especially, have championed the idea of contracting out government services to save money. 32. But piecemeal privatization is spreading _ many hospitals are contracting out for some of their services. 33. Usually, companies stick to having one or two partners when contracting out management of their operations. 34. "The tough issues are job security and contracting out " work from auto plants. 35. In the 1980s, London officials began contracting out bus routes and eventually privatized all the buses. 36. Some employers, pushing for greater efficiencies, are downsizing, contracting out work, or automating. 37. It said about 30 American states had legalized the practice of contracting out prison labor since 1990. 38. But it would bar, for five years, the contracting out of any other controller jobs. 39. One advantage of contracting out is that the funds are invested privately on behalf of the individual. 40. There were also concerns over the injury compensation package and according to some reports contracting out work.
