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A new decree in Italy is putting a damper on people of Italian descent seeking the dolce vita life. The decree, issued by the country’s foreign ministry, is banning people with Italian great-grandparents or great-great-grandparents from seeking Italian citizenship. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Samantha Wilson, CEO of Smart Move Italy, about the reaction from her clientele who continue to seek Italian citizenship, and what’s behind this move.