Ebbers sentence questioned as excessive in WorldCom fraud case
The 25 year term for Bernard Ebbers faces scrutiny amid claims it overly harsh for large investor losses in WorldCom fraud. Judge Barbara Jones labeled the act serious while noting Ebbers aged 63 with a heart condition and a charitable record, and comparing to other white collar and violent sentences.
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WorldCom
Bernard Ebbers
Barbara Jones
Associated Press
Ebbers
United States Securities & Exchange Commission
US Justice Department
Enron
Sarbanes-Oxley
Michael G. Oxley
Ohio
Adelphia
John Rigas
Timothy
Reid Weingarten
Jackson
Miss
California
State Department of Corrections
House
Ways and Means
Dan Rostenkowski
Illinois
Bill Clinton
Lawmakers and Federal Offices Contact Details
The item lists contact addresses and phone numbers for U S Representative Mike Conaway and U S Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison. It includes Midland and Odessa district offices and Washington D C addresses with official phone numbers.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Let peace begin with me editorial on freedom
The Odessa American editorial argues freedom starts with self-control and is a God given gift rather than a political grant. It emphasizes personal responsibility and urges readers to promote and preserve freedom through disciplined conduct and individual accountability.
Plame affair spin pits Rove and Miller in press debate
The piece critiques Karl Rove and Judith Miller amid the Valerie Plame controversy. It questions the White House defense strategy, argues outing a CIA analyst endangered colleagues, and defends journalistic duty to publish truth. It condemns political retaliation and praises responsible reporting.
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Valerie Plame
Robert Novak
Fenwick Island
Karl Rove
Bush
Cooper
Plame
Rove
CIA
Joseph Wilson
Saddam Hussein
Niger
Messing
Washington Post
White House
Ken) Mehrman
Republican National Committee
Supreme Court
Langley
Solani
Novak
Judith Miller
The
Times
District of Columbia
Miller
Slimeballs
Judy Miller
Construction plan for cancer center at Medical Center Hospital
An upcoming week debate questions whether building a new cancer treatment center at Medical Center Hospital is a prudent project. Supporters cite expanded care options and potential research gains, while opponents warn about costs and long timelines.
Odessa Voices Weigh Terror Fear After London Bombings
Readership poll reveals 32 percent fear terrorist attacks while 68 percent are not convinced. Voters justify concern by risk of random harm and vandalism, with residents noting no place is immune to terrorism.
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U.S
London
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John Kerr
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Wiki
Karl
Ivins
Mollivins
Austin
Chuck Asay
Cancer Treatment Center
Medical Center Hospital
FIRAS
Gazente
Oa's
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Oapa.com
Alpine
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