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Carl Levin: Caterpillar is an American success story that produces iconic industrial machines. But it is also a member of the…

On the recordMarch 31, 2014
Caterpillar is an American success story that produces iconic industrial machines. But it is also a member of the corporate profit-shifting club that has transferred billions of dollars offshore to avoid paying U.S. taxes.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

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Levin critiques Caterpillar for its tax strategies despite being a successful company.

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