Conference: The OECD's Evolving Role in Shaping International Tax Policy


NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 27, 2009) - The United States Council for International Business issued the following media advisory:

WHAT:  Conference: "The OECD's Evolving Role in Shaping
       International Tax Policy"

WHO:   Angel Gurría, secretary general, Organization for
        Economic Cooperation and Development
       Rep. Charles Rangel (D. - N.Y.), chairman, House
        Committee on Ways and Means
       Douglas Shulman, commissioner, Internal Revenue Service
       Senior tax executives from major multinational companies

WHEN:  Conference opens Monday, June 1, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
       Concludes Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m.
       Commissioner Shulman will speak at 12:15 p.m. on June 2
       Congressman Rangel will speak at 3:00 p.m. on June 2

WHERE: The Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
       1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Atrium Ballroom
       Washington, D.C.

MEDIA: RSVP REQUIRED BY 5 PM, SUNDAY, MAY 31
       A limited number of interview opportunities with key
        participants may be available
       Contact Jonathan Huneke, jhuneke@uscib.org, 917-420-0039

Against the backdrop of renewed attention in Washington on multinational tax issues, company executives and tax counsel have an opportunity to learn about the latest international tax policy developments affecting their businesses. Top officials with the 30-nation Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, which is playing an increasingly important role in international tax deliberations, will join senior U.S. officials at a two-day conference organized by the United States Council for International Business (USCIB).

This event is the latest in a regular series of conferences focusing on the OECD's key role in global tax matters. The event provides insight into how the Paris-based OECD, which groups the world's most advanced industrialized nations, influences tax policies worldwide, and how business can engage with it. The full agenda and additional information is available at www.uscibtax.org.

USCIB promotes open markets, competitiveness and innovation, sustainable development and corporate responsibility, supported by international engagement and prudent regulation. Its members include top U.S.-based global companies and professional services firms from every sector of our economy, with operations in every region of the world. With a unique global network encompassing leading international business organizations, USCIB provides business views to policy makers and regulatory authorities worldwide, and works to facilitate international trade and investment. More information is available at www.uscib.org.

Contact Information: Contact Jonathan Huneke 917-420-0039