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White House Support for Wolfowitz Crumbles

Bank will discuss his fate today

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted May 16, 2007 6:26 AM CDT

(Newser) – The White House is looking for an exit srategy for besieged World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz. After months of unwavering support that failed to soften the bank's European partners, the Bush administration has indicated a willingness to replace him if it can be done without... Read full story »

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