In the Past,whistleblowers Were Known as Persons with a Universal

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In the past,whistleblowers were known as persons with a universal moral calling.However,seldom did these individuals receive tangible rewards for their efforts.When it was all said and done,they often fell into hard times.Whistleblowers got a boost in 2010,with the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.A provision of this act permits whistleblowers to_____________________.

A) Remain at their jobs,after reporting a securities violation.
B) Receive up to 30% of the penalty funds that exceed $1 million that the courts recover from companies proven to be in violation.
C) Represent securities violations only in the companies where they are employed.
D) Automatically receive up to a $1 million dollar reward for reporting a securities violation,as well as retain his/her job.