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Posts by Rachel Brown

About the Author:

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.

Today’s Top News

June 2, 2009

Take a look at top news stories from today:

A Push to Stop Kleptocrats From Cashing in Abroad
New York Times, June 2, 2009

Cambodia denies US diplomat’s corruption allegation
AFP, June 2, 2009

Rich world ‘morally obliged’ to help poor through recession: The rich world has a “moral obligation” to support poor countries through the recession, a House of Commons committee has said.
The Telegraph, June 2, 2009

South Korea: President Lee promises more aid, support and exchanges for ASEAN
Korea Net, June 2, 2009

Bribery suspect’s family arrested in Greece
Associated Press, June 2, 2009

Nigeria: Dwindling Revenue – FG Beams Searchlight on Customs, NNPC
Vanguard, June 1, 2009

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Today’s Top News Stories

June 1, 2009

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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Today’s Top News

May 29, 2009

Check out some interesting news stories from today:

Garret Withdraws as Obama’s Top Tax Policy Official
Bloomberg, May 29, 2009

Vietnam Says ready to ratify UN corruption charter
Reuters, May 29, 2009

France launches formal probe into Madoff fallout
Reuters, May 29, 2009

WB, DOF, TAN sign $1.01-M grant for transparent procurement
Business Mirror, May 29, 2009

British official calls for less banking secrecy
World Radio Switzerland, May 29, 2009

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Today’s Top News Stories

May 28, 2009

Some interesting news stories from today:

Havens Target Tax Proposals
The Wall Street Journal, May 28, 2009

US firm plans move to Dublin as Obama curbs tax havens
The Irish Times, May 28, 2009

Accenture Is Seeking To Change Tax Locales
Wall Street Journal, May 27, 2009

The Myth of a Corporate Tax Exodus
Reuters , May 27, 2009

Mexico’s World Bank Debt Could Reach $11B In 2010 -Official
Wall Street Journal, May 28, 2009

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