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Wolfowitz Will Meet with World Bank Board

Embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz is set to appear before the World Bank board behind closed doors. This week, the bank is due to give its final decision on whether Wolfowitz should remain as bank president. The question at hand is whether Wolfowitz violated rules by arranging a pay raise for his bank-employed girlfriend.

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Tom Gjelten covers issues of religion, faith, and belief for NPR News.
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