The gambling industry and its allies got their way with lawmakers after showering them with donations, gifts and dubious arguments.
Category: Corporate Taxes
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How a Lobbying Blitz Made Sports Betting Ubiquitous
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Will Taxing the Windfall Profits of Oil Giants Fix Countries’ Economies?
The New York Times – Business:Britain is raising a tax on gas and oil producers, and adding a levy on companies that supply electricity — a similar approach to that of other governments chasing revenue.
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Shell Reports Earnings of $9.45 Billion, Its Second-Highest Profit
The New York Times – Business:The two European companies reported earnings totaling nearly $20 billion, partly on higher energy prices as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues.
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Liz Truss’s New Economic Agenda Looks a Lot Like the Labour’s
The New York Times – Business:After a blowback over her budget-busting tax cuts, Britain’s prime minister has junked her free-market plans and adopted several measures favored by Labour.