With more than 10,000 votes cast, military contractor Blackwater took the prize for killing unarmed Iraqi civilians and using its close political and financial ties with the past administration to secure lucrative contracts.

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Over the years, the Hall of Shame has not only cast a light on a range of corporate abuse, it has moved corporations to cut political contributions and adopt new codes of conduct.