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Trump Is Expected To Name Outspoken Critic To Head World Bank

The appointment of Treasury Department official David Malpass already has generated controversy in the international development community.

President Trump is expected to nominate Treasury Department official David Malpass, a vocal critic of the World Bank, to head the international financial institution later today.

Malpass, 62, is a conservative with longstanding ties to Trump. He once worked as chief

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