瑞士国会议员再次拒绝美国的税收法案

 　　瑞士国会议员再次拒绝美国的税收法案

     GENEVA, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Switzerland's National Council (lower house) rejected on Wednesday a draft law that would have allowed Swiss banks to cooperate with the United States and hand over confidential¹ data to the U.S. for cracking down on suspected tax cheats, local media reported.

　　Lawmakers voted 123 to 63, with four abstentions against the bill backed by the government. Swiss Federal Council must find another solution to the tax dispute with the U.S., said Swiss news agency ATS.

　　Earlier on Tuesday, the National Council already voted not to discuss the bill by 126-67 with two abstentions. With the new rejection², the bill was finally buried by the Parliament.

　　Opponents of the bill argued that the deal could set a precedent³ for other countries waiting to put pressure on Switzerland.

　　However, a parliamentary declaration was approved Wednesday recognizing the need for Swiss banks to come clear with the U.S. over tax matters of the past.

　　The statement called on the government to allow individual banks to hand over confidential data to the U.S., temporarily suspending banking⁴ secrecy⁵ rules, according to local media.

1 confidential   

adj.秘（机）密的，表示信任的，担任机密工作的

参考例句：

• He refused to allow his secretary to handle confidential letters.他不让秘书处理机密文件。
• We have a confidential exchange of views.我们推心置腹地交换意见。

2 rejection   

n.拒绝，被拒，抛弃，被弃

参考例句：

• He decided not to approach her for fear of rejection.他因怕遭拒绝决定不再去找她。
• The rejection plunged her into the dark depths of despair.遭到拒绝使她陷入了绝望的深渊。

3 precedent   

n.先例，前例；惯例；adj.在前的，在先的

参考例句：

• Is there a precedent for what you want me to do?你要我做的事有前例可援吗？
• This is a wonderful achievement without precedent in Chinese history.这是中国历史上亘古未有的奇绩。

4 banking   

n.银行业，银行学，金融业

参考例句：

• John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
• He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。

5 secrecy   

n.秘密，保密，隐蔽

参考例句：

• All the researchers on the project are sworn to secrecy.该项目的所有研究人员都按要求起誓保守秘密。
• Complete secrecy surrounded the meeting.会议在绝对机密的环境中进行。