Enron saga lifts Vinson & Elkins as scandal tests firms
The article follows Enron executives pressing for an independent review of accounting and partnership practices, while Vinson & Elkins defends its role. Legal experts debate privity and malpractice risk, noting the firm’s Texas power ties and historical prominence, amid Enron’s collapse and broader reputational impact.
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White House
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Karzai Seeks Briefing on Afghanistan in Virginia
Afghan leader Hamid Karzai addressed a civilian audience in suburban Virginia about Afghanistan amid U S and international forces in Kabul with talk of extending their stay beyond six months. Bush plans to discuss rebuilding and women’s roles as Karzai attends the State of the Union as a guest of honor.
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State of the Union
U S bobsledder Pavle Jovanovic tests positive
Pavle Jovanovic of Toms River New Jersey was disqualified from the Salt Lake City Olympics after testing positive for a steroid on December 29 during US Olympic Trials in Park City Utah. A three member arbitration panel will decide suspension length and a replacement rider was not announced.
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Salt Lake City
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American Arbitration Association
Arafat Pressured Amid Third Bombing in Israeli City
Israel blamed Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat for inciting terrorism after a car and storefront bombing near a shoe shop in Jerusalem. Dozens were treated for shock, with three seriously hurt. Israel vowed to dismantle terrorist infrastructure while the Palestinian leadership condemned the attack and urged peace talks.
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Seth
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Ariel Sharon
Bush
Mideast
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Cheney
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Islamic Jihad
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Tel Aviv
Odessa American Publication Notice and Contact Info
The Odessa American reports contact numbers and mailing address details for readers. It lists headquarters at 222 E. 4th St Odessa TX and postmaster address Box 292 Odessa 79760 plus main line 337-6262 and out of town numbers 800 375 4661 and 888 375 0AOA with hours for service across weekdays and weekends.
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Odessa TX
Odessa
Odessa American PC
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Odessa American reader contact and rate fragment
Fragmented text shows contact numbers and roles at a newspaper, with subscription rates and postal details incomplete. Information lacks coherent story but indicates staff, addresses, and price tables for Daily Sunday and multi month plans.
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Odessa American
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Hollywood satire column notes Roundup of celebrity and political quips
Argus Hamilton blends satire about Michael Jordan political fuss and Hollywood figures. The column references Bush Arafat Enron and other headlines while lampooning White House policy shifts and media battles.
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Yasser Arafat
Enron
Arthur Anderson
Arafat
Bush
Bill Clinton
Rescue Narrows 2-Year-Old From Bongo Drum
Emergency teams spent 45 minutes using hydraulic tools to free a 2-year-old boy whose head was stuck in a bongo drum in Fitchburg Massachusetts. The dramatic rescue underscores urgent response to a dangerous accident.
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Sonoma County
Calif
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