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Published: June 4, 2007
Taxpayer Transparency Act opposed by State Chamber
An association that represents hundreds of Oklahoma businesses is urging the governor to veto a measure to create a searchable database of how state dollars are spent, arguing the law may spook investors who receive state tax credits.

The State Chamber, a group that represents Oklahoma businesses and industry, sent a letter last week to Gov. Brad Henry urging him to veto Senate Bill 1, dubbed the Taxpayer Transpar...

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