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The IVU-Loto: Treasury’s strategy for increasing the collection of IVU and curbing evasion



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Ritz-Carlton Reserve secures government guarantee from GDB arm
Planning Board: Economy to shrink between 2% and 3% in FY 2010
Hacienda expected to revise downward revenue estimates ...
U.S. House expected to move on P.R. status bill
Pierluisi predicts ‘overwhelming’ support, defeat of English-only threat ...
KFC invests $15 million to pave way for grilled chicken
Move requires $10 million in new equipment, expansions, employee training at 85 locations; additional $5 million in advertising ...
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Analgesics market: Leader remains the same, changes in pack
Government’s credit-upgrade request looking ‘positive’
Standard & Poor’s Horacio Aldrete: Government Development Bank has demonstrated by its actions the will to do things differently ...
Increasing revenue and curbing IVU evasion is the name of the game
Capitol Watch: Rivera Schatz’s 10% corporate tax hits wall in initial hearing
Senate Treasury Committee chairwoman pledges to issue a report recommending rejection of the bill ...
Investors, analysts cite achievements, challenges
Wall Street is buying, but not completely sold on Puerto Rico debt ...
Puerto Rico looks to Wall Street for $7.2 billion
Bond deals to include major refinancing, nearly $1 billion in new money ...
Prepa board rejects proposed wheeling regulations
Government power utility still expects to open up its grid within two months ...
Retirement Systems Administrator Héctor Mayol welcomes reform commission
Group may have to consider increases in employer and employee contributions, changes in benefits structure to meet pension obligations ...
National health reform poses dangers as well as benefits
Proposal could advance through ‘reconciliation’ process with House taking action on revised Senate plan ...
Caribe Hilton debuts 96 oceanfront Condado Lagoon Villas
Méndez & Co. v. MillerCoors
Lawsuit seeks $2 million for alleged violation of exclusive distributor rights of Miller products in P.R ...
Transforming corporate cultures to increase competitiveness
Cosvi launches two new life-insurance policies
2009 better than projected; celebrates 50th anniversary in 2010 ...
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Mech-Tech builds recyclable 100% electric vehicle
Yaucono launches limited-edition gourmet coffee
Career colleges provide solid footing in a shaky economy
Message from SME President Olga E. Rivera
PGA Tour coming to island for third-annual Puerto Rico Open
Adidas launches interactive training system

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