Enron ties draw White House into probes and questions
The article outlines how Enron's collapse prompts scrutiny of White House ties to the company. It details discussions involving Ken Lay, President Bush, Treasury Secretary O Neill, Commerce Secretary Evans, and Fed Chair Greenspan, amid ongoing investigations and calls for accountability.
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Bush
Ken Lay
Treasury
Paul O’neill
ABC
Good Morning America
Lay
Commerce
Don Evans
O'Neill
O’neill
Evans
Greenspan
Fed
Enron Probe Could Become Political Liability for Bush
Expanding Enron collapse investigations and the company ties to the Bush administration threaten to become a political liability for President Bush despite high approval. Democrats push to broaden scrutiny, likening it to Whitewater and fund-raising probes, and note Enron’s collapse cost jobs and retirement losses. Kenneth Lay, a longtime Bush ally, reportedly spoke to two cabinet members before the disclosures.
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Whitewater
Enron
Arthur Anderson LLP
Andersen
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Anderson
Stephen Cutler
SEC
Lay
Evans
O'Neill
Federal Reserve
Connecticut
Fleischer
Ashington
Enron Corp
Bush
Energy Trading
Joe Lockhart
White House
Kenneth L. Lay
Treasury
Paul O'Neill
Commerce
Don Evans
Texas
Larry Sabato
University of Virginia
Sabato
Paul Begala
Lanny Davis
Davis
Enron bankruptcy sparks broad federal probe and political tension
The Enron collapse, the largest corporate bankruptcy, triggers investigations by the Justice Department, Labor Department, SEC, and five congressional committees. Claims of investor fraud, document destruction, and political entanglements prompt Senate queries led by Lieberman. White House aides deny interference while pundits warn of a deep, prolonged scrutiny amid Bush administration ties to energy interests.
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John Ashcroft
Enron
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Securities and Exchange Commission
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Windsor Hotel forum targets arts center role in preservation
Finney County Preservation Alliance, formed in 1997, has long pushed to save the Windsor Hotel with help from the city and county. The alliance met resistance for funding while seeking grants. a 150000 city promise awaits grant success. A 2000 statewide grant was rejected due to funds limits. The forum at Finnup Center seeks arts community support for a multiuse redevelopment including retail, restaurant, galleries, and offices, with total costs updated from earlier estimates.
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Finney County Preservation Alliance
Finney County
Alliance
Windsor
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Preservation Alliance
Kansas State Historical Society
Heritage Trust Fund
Finnup Center
The
Southwest Arts and Humanities Council
Shonda Collins
Collins Design Associates
Baughman
Collins
Kansas
State Theater
Windsor Art Center
Garden City
Finnup Park
Garden City lauded for broad based leadership and growth
A report credits Garden City's progress to broad community leadership rather than a few individuals. Local figures such as Von Hunn and Carol Meyer praise servant leadership, regional thinking, and inclusive vision while noting past leaders and philanthropists shaped a high quality of life. The 23 page Community Reinves tment study is available through the Chamber of Commerce or the Federal Reserve.
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Meeker
True Value Hardware
von Hunn
Wal-Mart
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Blue Bunny
St. George
Utah
Garden City
Meeker and Blevins
Dean Wiley
Bob Halloran
Jim Wharton
Earl Brookover
Fred Finnup
USD 457
Milt Pippenger
Dodge City
Abilene
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Reserve
September 11 Attacks Seen Weighing On Jobs For Years
The economy faces long-term harm with about 1.6 million jobs lost this year tied to the attacks, with travel and tourism hit hardest. Airlines cut 81,000 jobs in October and November, while Las Vegas hotel occupancy remains high at 80 to 90 percent. Standby impacts include job losses in entertainment and advertising, and individuals like John Parker struggle to pay rent after layoffs.
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Las Vegas
John Parker
Rio Hotel
Catholic Charities Social Services
Parker
Erika Brandvik
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