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World Bank Workers Criticize Wolfowitz’s Nomination

HeadlineMar 21, 2005

Workers at the World Bank have begun quietly criticizing the nomination of Paul Wolfowitz as the bank’s next president. President Bush nominated his deputy defense secretary to head the bank last week. The Guardian of London reports the staff association has met with bank executives to voice concerns over Wolfowitz. The business newspaper Financial Times has also come out criticizing the selection of Wolfowitz. A recent editorial read QUOTE “The world would view a bank directed by Mr. Wolfowitz as no more than an instrument of U.S. power and U.S. priorities.” Wolfowitz has begun a campaign to improve his image. He recently called the rock star Bono who some had suggested should head the World Bank. He has been granting interviews to the European press and he plans to meet soon with European officials.

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