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June 4, 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.

Read some of today’s top news stories below:

Luxembourg signs tax deal with France to improve image
Reuters, Wednesday June 3 2009

Hungary, U.S. Initial New Tax Treaty
Tax Analysts, June 4, 2009

Ireland Loses Iceland Stigma as Euro Ensures No Return to Past
Bloomberg, June 4, 2009

OECD Seeks to Improve Monitoring of Information Exchange Progress, Director Says
Tax Analysts, June 4, 2009

Texas Judge Dismisses FCPA-Based Derivative Suit Against Baker Hughes
The American Lawyer, June 3, 2009

IMF gains illusory strength
Op-Ed, Asia Times, June 4, 2009

Greece: 3rd suspect held in Siemens bribery case
Business Week, June 4, 2009

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