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June 16, 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.

Learn about some of today’s top news stories below:

Multinationals to be forced to reveal tax bills
Britain is backing moves for country-by-country reporting to stem tax avoidance
The Guardian, June 15, 2009

French, Brazilian Leaders urge sweeping reform
AFP, June 15, 2009

Obama’s Tax Haven Reform: Chump Change
Corpwatch, June 15, 2009

Madoff customers swap sentencing judge with letters
Reuters, June 15, 2009

UBS’s Ratings Put on Review for Downgrade by Moody’s (Update2)
Bloomberg, June 15, 2009

Cong wants FM to play popular tune in Budget
The Economic Times (India), June 16, 2009

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