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June 1, 2009

By Rachel Brown

Rachel Brown is a contributor to the Task Force on Financial Integrity & Economic Development blog, who has spent much time researching corruption in Kenya and Guatemala. She holds a degree in International Relations from Tufts University.

Take a look at some interesting news stories from today:

Critics Call Delaware a Tax Haven
The New York Times, May 29, 2009

OECD Tax Forum: Users Of Tax Havens To Face Greater Scrutiny
Wall Street Journal, May 29, 2009

OECD Removes Last Three Jurisdictions From Blacklist, by Ulrika Lomas, Tax-News.com, Brussels
International Tax Notes (Tax Analysts),  June 1, 2009

Bailed Out Companies Also Tax Cheats?
Fox News, June 1, 2009

Stealing from the Poor
Editorial, Business Mirror, May 31, 2009

Liberia: No Money Laundering – CBL Governor Says
The Analyst, May 29, 2009

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