WorldCom woes total 7.1 billion in accounting losses
WorldCom disclosed another 3.3 billion in bogus accounting, boosting total losses to about 7.1 billion. The company warned of more issues as it restates finances for 1999 and 2000 and prepares for potential further write offs, including up to 50.6 billion in goodwill.
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Democrats seize on corporate scandals in Senate races
Democrats push corporate scandal theme in campaigns to defend a 50 49 1 edge in the Senate. In Arkansas Colorado and Texas candidates cite opponents as vulnerable while Minnesota South Dakota and Tennessee Democrats make it central. Analysts warn ties to business could blunt impact and risk backfiring in some states.
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