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...Switzerland collected an extra $492 million in withholding tax from the bank accounts of E.U. residents. And as the rate goes up to 35% by 2011 in compliance with the E.U. directive, foreigners will find the Swiss tax man reaching deeper into their pockets. But for every tax haven that loses its seductive charms, there's another working hard to woo the rich. Dubai, which has been dubbed the Switzerland of the gulf, has spent billions creating zones where foreigners can set up and invest in companies free from corporate tax. And other gulf states like Qatar and Oman...
...failed to pass a single piece of major legislation. At the same time, the anti-corruption organization Transparency International named Bhutto’s Pakistan one of the three most corrupt countries in the world. Her government was accused by Amnesty International of having a long record of torture, extra judicial custody and killings. She appointed herself head of her political party, the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), for life, and her feuding brother was shot dead under highly suspicious circumstances. Her brother’s wife and daughter all held Bhutto responsible for his death...
...bargain must be struck, swapping an increase in general teacher salaries for stricter standards on how well teachers must perform to keep their post. The NEA is violently opposed to any threats to traditional job security, but like any other lobby can be paid off. Democrats should propose extra pay for teachers in underserved areas. Higher wages overall will help ensure a bargain and improve the prestige of the profession. Teacher’s should receive more benefits, but not without more responsibilities...
...happy for our seniors that have a chance to play for the title in front of a big crowd next Monday night,” said Harvard coach Ted Donato ’91.With seven seniors on the team who have never appeared in the Beanpot championship, Harvard had extra motivation to reach the final round. Eager to seize their last chance at the Beanpot title, the Crimson’s elder statesmen ere largly responsible for Harvard’s offensive outburst. Senior Paul Dufault gave the Crimson momentum early in the first period, finishing off classmate Jon Pelle?...
...biggest problem is that many of these ballots do not even mention how much postage is needed in the first place. Some simply read, “Please note: Extra postage may be needed when mailing completed absentee ballots,” while others say nothing at all. Many of the Web sites for these counties also provide no information. The 800 number for the Los Angeles County Registrar, for example, was disconnected, and calls to the local number given were unanswered. Only upon e-mailing the office and waiting three days was this voter able to find...