Senate grills three telecoms amid accounting scandals
Senators criticized WorldCom Global Crossing and Qwest as executives cashed stock while workers lost jobs and savings. Merrill Lynch faced questions over Enron dealings as Bush signed a sweeping anti fraud law to restore investor confidence and threaten harsh penalties for corporate wrongdoing. WorldCom and partners face federal probes as they recount inflated earnings and hidden expenses.
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President Fox invited to Bush ranch in Crawford Texas
Mexican President Vicente Fox will visit President Bush at the Crawford Texas ranch on August 26 during a three day Texas swing that includes Austin Dallas Houston and San Antonio. White House officials did not confirm earlier reports of the meeting.
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