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World Bank: Wolfowitz Violated Rules, Concealed Actions

HeadlineMay 15, 2007

Paul Wolfowitz’s days at the helm of the World Bank could soon be coming to an end. The World Bank oversight committee has concluded Wolfowitz broke ethics rules when he oversaw a pay raise and promotion for his companion, Shaha Ali Riza. The committee also says Wolfowitz then tried to hide his actions from scrutiny. Wolfowitz is set to present his case in front of the bank’s board today.

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