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Corruption In The United States
Many Americans live a life that is ruled by bills and family matters and have almost no time to worry about what goes on outside of their lives. However, while many Americans live the “American dream,” the officials they elected have been corrupted by the power and the wealth. Decisions made by many of these officials haven’t been based on the interests of Americans, but on the interests of big corporations and billionaires around the world. The U.S. government has been corrupted through bribery and manipulation for many years now.
Although the United States Government may not be the most corrupt country or be as open with its corruption as other countries around the world, many people believe that the U.S. and its affiliates have been corrupted

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