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NewsletterMay 2013 Play it again JacquesThis piano is in the TGV train station at Lyon Airport, for anyone who wants to play it. You can see two other photos. When It Rains it PoursLast month I wrote about Jérôme Cahuzac and his alleged Swiss bank account. Well it turns out it was all true. Cahuzac admitted in early April he had a Swiss bank account for a number of years. And still had money hidden overseas in Singapore. In short, the man whose job was to lead the fight against tax fraud, was in fact a fraudster. Needless to say this hasn't helped an already very weak President Hollande. Hollande's approval ratings are now in the high 20s. No other French President in modern times has become so unpopular so fast. Marriage for AllOn April 23 the French Parliament approved the bill dubbed 'Mariage pour Tous' - Marriage for All. This was one of Hollande's campaign promises and to date his biggest legislative success. But even this victory didn't bring much relief. Those opposed to the law stated they will continue to protest against it. The opposition is bigger than anticipated and to a certain degree has more to do with the general state of affairs in France: record unemployment and a recession, than being against same sex marriage. The French usually are: let live and don't care much about people's personal lives. PodcastMy latest Podcast was a little different. It was focused on tax issues for American expats. I spoke with Barron Harper of Barron's International Tax Service. We covered many subjects such as: who has to file a US tax return, deadlines, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, FBAR and FATCA. ACAThe subject of tax issues for Expat Americans leads right to the ACA - American Citizens Abroad, the premier advocacy organization for Americans overseas. If you live overseas or would like to, you need to be a member of the ACA! Expat RadioIn my monthly visit to Expats Radio I talked about Burgundy. I talked about why you should visit Burgundy and mentioned five places to see. The show is online here - http://expatsradio.com/area-guides-travel/jeff-steiner-takes-us-burgundy From MailboxThe Auburn University Singers: Friday 17th of May, 2013 - Le Palais de la Femme Paris. AdvertisementsHameau BASSINAUD: Relax in the Charente countryside in a family-friendly ambience. Charentaise stone cottages and rooms for rent in our tiny hamlet just outside Juignac. Old world charm with new, modern comforts-swimming pool, wi-fi, kitchenettes, etc. Two cottage apartments (each sleeps 3-4), or 3 B&B-style single/double rooms in our "main house." Patios offer quiet views of the countryside. French-American hospitality, with informal French conversation classes by request. Cote d'Azur Antibes: This beautiful apartment built in 1880 is 32 square meters or 220 sq.ft. and has been renovated with a full size bathroom, it is located in the old town district of Antibes. The apartment includes bedroom and living room with a sofa bed (sleep 3-4 people), air conditioning, cable TV, video, kitchen, large bathroom and three large closets, also the kitchen has double burner stove top, sink, under counter fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, along with a washer/dryer.
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