Subject: Government Matters: Corporations Dodge Taxes, Hide No Harm Act Introduced
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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:30:28 -0500

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July 29, 2014

Corporate Inversions: A "Get Out of Taxes Free" Card

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If you don't pay your taxes in America, you risk heavy fines or
even jail time. That is, unless you are a major, profitable
corporation that merges with a firm registered in a low-tax country.
American firms have been on a buying binge lately, but some of these
mergers have little to do with extending product lines or growing
market share. Instead, they're about shedding the responsibility to
pay taxes in the United States.
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We Can Fix This. We've Done It Before. Re-imagining Government

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Across the political spectrum, the consensus is strengthening that
the rules are rigged against working people. But any good student of
American history can tell you this isn't new, and it can be fixed. In
every era, democratic government has been the instrument for lasting
change. When our political structures fail to address the needs of the
people, we change them. Our lurching and imperfect history has arced
toward greater inclusion and expanded opportunity. And when that path
is blocked, when certain factions gain too much power, we rein them
in.
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Senate Bill Would Ensure Negligent Corporate Officials Are Held
Accountable

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Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Tom Harkin
(D-IA) introduced the Hide No Harm Act in mid-July. The legislation
would require corporate officers to disclose information and warnings
about serious dangers associated with product defects or unsafe
workplace conditions.
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Lifting the Ban on Crude Oil Exports Troubling in Light of Recent Rail
Catastrophes

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What do fracking, recent rail car explosions, and international trade
have in common? A volatile light crude oil called "condensate," a
common byproduct of hydraulic fracturing. If the ban on American crude
oil exports is lifted, this substance could soon be rolling through
your town.
Read more.

Yet Another Chemical Plant Fire in Texas Underscores the Importance of
Disclosure

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An early July fire at a Chevron Phillips chemical plant in Port
Arthur, Texas injured two workers and frightened families in the
largely residential neighborhood. The incident highlights the danger
posed by facilities that store large amounts of chemicals and the
importance of providing the public with information on chemical
threats in their communities.
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Momentum Growing as Campaign Finance Amendment Clears Senate Committee

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Momentum built earlier this month to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court's
decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. On July
10, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to support a proposed
constitutional amendment to restore the ability of Congress and the
states to regulate campaign financing. Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM)
introduced the amendment amid growing concerns over the outsized
influence of big money in politics.
Read more.

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In the News

"EPA seeks answers on safer chemical plants, processes," Louisville
Courier-Journal. July 24, 2014

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"Witness Wednesdays Promote Plight of the Long-Term Jobless,"

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"Amid new revelations about GM, senators seek jail time for product
safety cover-ups,"

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McClatchy Newspapers. July 16, 2014

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