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Lincoln Steffens  

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  • Lincoln Steffens was an American author and investigative journalist who exposed white-collar crime and corruption among business leaders, government officials, and politicians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Believing strongly in democracy and honesty, Steffens sought to ensure that America's leaders upheld the highest standards possible. [Source: Encyclopedia of White-Collar and Corporate Crime; Steffens, Lincoln]

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