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.