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Standard procedure in DC becomes ‘corrupt practices’ overseas

By Timothy P. Carney
Published August 19, 2013 4:00am ET
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Standard procedure in DC becomes ‘corrupt practices’ overseas
Federal authorities have opened a bribery investigation into whether JPMorgan Chase hired the children of powerful Chinese officials to help the bank win lucrative business. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) | Spencer Platt

I’m confused. Federal investigators are looking into potential corruption by Citibank because the bank hired family members of top government officials, potentially — get this — to help them get favorable treatment from the government!

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