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Amazon Calls Hawaii's Bluff

Stock quotes in this article: AMZN , NILE , OSTK  

Well, that didn't take long.

Hawaii, buckling to the pressure from Amazon.com(AMZN Quote), announced yesterday that it will remain tax-free to Internet retailers, after Amazon and other e-commerce sites pulled the plug on affiliate programs in the area.

After hearing pleas from state Internet business owners, Gov. Linda Lingle on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have forced online retailers to collect Hawaii's 4% general excise tax if they advertise in the state. ...

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