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Wealth
Sep 27 2009, John

President Museveni’s brother General Caleb Akwandwaho, popularly known as Salim Saleh recently declared his wealth to the inspector of government. In his briefing to journalists, he referred to his wealth as “modest” wealth referring to himself as ...

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In this Aug. 13, 2008 file photo, Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is shown with a trophy saddle in his Capitol offices in Austin, Texas. Lt. Gov. Dewhurst, criticized for failing to disclose details about his vast wealth, is voluntarily cooperating with...