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The legislation was passed rapidly in the Brazilian Congress - in reaction to public anger about corruption, particularly among state officials. Companies operating in Brazil will be liable for bribes given by their staff to government officials. Punishment includes fines of up to 20 percent of total revenues.
More: http://accinhouse.sharedby.co/share/EQft3c
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Brook Matthiesen
Communications Manager
SCCE and HCCA
Minneapolis,MN
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