It is hard to ask Americans to make sacrifices for the sake of national security if you are handing contracts to companies that refuse to pay taxes.

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They refuse to pay taxes.

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This type of legislation simply does not work as long as other states refuse to force online retailers to pay taxes.

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"The publication of these names sends a clear signal that cheating on tax is wrong and reassures people who pay their taxes - the vast majority - that there are consequences for those who refuse to tell HMRC about their full liability, " said Treasury Minister David Gauke.

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