Americans See a Lot of Bull on Wall Street

Most in poll give execs low grades for ethics, honesty

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 27, 2009 4:29 PM CST

(Newser) – The executives who run Wall Street are bankrupt—at least, morally, say Americans in a new poll. Nearly 60% gave them poor grades for dishonesty and unethical behavior, Reuters reports. Most also blame the executives for Wall Street's mess. “We can’t act like... Read full story »

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