Since coming under fire by cash-strapped state governments and independent retailers, Amazon.com has spent upward of $5.25 million in its fight to remain sales tax-free. If lawmakers and advocacy groups are successful, California stands to reap at least $300 million in returns, but in an unsurprising turn of events, the company now wants to trade the tax issue for distribution centers employing as many as 7,000 workers. more ›

A new law requiring online retailers to collect California sales tax from shoppers has stirred up controversy, and now Amazon.com Inc. is saying they are looking for voters to take the matter to the ballot. more ›

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Sometimes you need to clean yourself up, get serious, and move in with daddie for a few months before you head to Latin America for a new gig. The District bids Jenna Bush adios. D.C.-based television shows have an elderly audience and DCist has some suggestions to fix that. They're also throwing Butterstick the panda bear a birthday bash. more ›

SFist is a bit conflicted. On the one hand we love, and support, local bookstores and libraries - a position which tends to be at odds with Amazon.com. But Amazon is doing a great thing and, as it turns out, we can be bought. more ›

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