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    Robert Zoellick Nominated to Head the World Bank

    President Bush today announced his choice to replace World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz.   He tapped his former trade chief, Robert Zoellick . Wolfowitz steps down June 30 after a scandal involving a compensation package for his girlfriend, a controversy that has left the bank in turmoil.   Krishna Guha of Financial Times has the…

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    KCRW placeholderBy Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    President Bush today announced his choice to replace World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz.He tapped his former trade chief, Robert Zoellick. Wolfowitz steps down June 30 after a scandal involving a compensation package for his girlfriend, a controversy that has left the bank in turmoil.Krishna Guha of Financial Times has the latest.

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    Mitt Romney and His Mormon Faith
    1. 1:44Robert Zoellick Nominated to Head the World BankYou’re reading this
    2. 7:36The Public Debate and Private Beliefs of Presidential Candidates
    3. 42:44Bush Commission Criticizes Its Interrogation Techniques
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