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FY 2015-16 CIPAR Appendix of Major Projects & All Others

2016-10-03 18:31:39| PortlandOnline

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US criticises EU tax investigations into Apple, others

2016-08-25 09:30:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) The Treasury has warned the European Union of possible repercussions if it attempts to claim back billions in tax from major US multinationals such as Apple. The Treasury said its officials have met with European Commission counterparts several times in recent months on the matter, and the US finance ministry has now issued a white paper outlining its position. The Commission has been investigating a number of advance tax rulings issued by EU member states that are suspected of giving an unfair advantage to multinationals. It is expected to issue a decision next month on Ireland's tax deal with Apple. The US Treasury said these tax payments could have an "outsized" impact on the companies, as well as US tax revenues, and also undermines US tax treaties and globally accepted practcies in transfer pricing. The Treasury said it would prefer to "the system of international tax cooperation" and work with the EU on a more mutually accepted solution.

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Las Vegas goes solar: good news for some, bad for others

2016-07-11 07:41:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Christian Science Monitor: Las Vegas this week became the home of the largest solar installation in the nation, with sun-harnessing panels stretching across 28 acres of rooftop space covering the sprawling Mandalay Bay Events Center. The electricity produced by the 26,000 panels, which began to be installed in 2014, would cover the average annual energy usage of 1,340 US homes, according to MGM Resorts International, which operates the convention center. For the energy-intensive Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino complex, the...

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