Summary of Actions Being Taken in the United States To Control Questionable Corporate Payments in Foreign Countries
OP-77-1
Published: May 02, 1977. Publicly Released: May 02, 1977.
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Payments by American corporations to foreign government officials or others to obtain business advantages have had a political impact on the countries involved and have undermined confidence in public and private institutions. In response, a series of actions were taken by the President and Congress.
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