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The U.S. fell to its lowest score ever on Transparency International’s annual corruption index

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In just one year , the U.S. fell to its lowest score ever on Transparency International’s annual “Corruption Perceptions Index” Julian Zelizer : The deterioration is not just a blip in the data, but it's alarming.

He says the Trump administration's actions are only hastening our descent into perceived and actual corruption.

Zelizer says the damage to America and American interests doesn't just come from corruption in America .

The U.S. cannot afford continued backsliding in our fight against corruption.

The pause in enforcement of our foreign anti-bribery laws could lead to problems at home and abroad.

Many of our most important interests and those of the world depend on it.

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