And one of the reasons why we are what we are is because investors around the world, people around the world understand that we pay our bills.

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From cultural nuances to a skewed perception of what it entails, there are many reasons why companies in the region consistently shy away from being open and transparent.

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But there are even more basic reasons why the much-vaunted relationship is not what it was.

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Let me be clear - I am not advocating such a switch, but exploring the reasons why it is not going to happen, and what the alternatives are.

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School officials point to the popularity of the new GI Bill and a lack of planning for what to do if the federal government was tardy in sending funds as reasons why students are still waiting on their benefits.

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