Enron political donations lure scrutiny and risk
The Enron case spurs questions about campaign contributions and influence. Kenneth Lay and executives gave to U.S. leaders while the company hid financial problems, triggering investigations across criminal civil and congressional fronts. Cabinet members had stock in Enron and officials sought to influence energy policy, with calls to extend credit and timing around bankruptcy. The probe, aided by document destruction at Arthur Andersen, risks exposing years of ties between business and politics.
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Bob Dole
Log Cabin Republicans
Kenneth Lay
Enron
Lay
Dick Cheney
John Ashcroft
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Treasury Department
Kenneth Starr
Clinton
Arthur Anderson
Aera Apis Shateninie
Reader letter defends mother who sought help after abandoning baby
A reader responds to a Journal World article claiming the mother who sought medical aid after abandoning her infant should not be charged. The letter argues authorities pressure prevents people from seeking help, asserts the mother chose life over abortion or disposal, and warns charges endanger future children.
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Journal World
Unions shift in Kansas governor race as Sebelius gains
Campaign finance reports reveal unions moved to back Kathleen Sebelius, while Tim Shallenburger and Carla Stovall drew lighter support. Jenkins shifted funds to a treasurer bid, signaling she leads the race with substantial self-financing. Hawver notes the evolving power dynamics in Kansas politics.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Tim Shallenburger
Canna Carla Stovall
Coman Pany
Railsters
Organized Labor
Kansas
Political Action Committee
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Stovall
Blues
Missouri
Lynn Jenking
R. Topeka
Jenkins
Senate Committee
Martin Hawver
Hawver
Capitol Report
Hawverews
Airline bailout should not alter competitive process
Guest Columnist James L. Gattuso argues the 15 billion airline bailout set by Congress via direct grants and loan guarantees risks distorting competition. He notes the Air Transportation Stabilization Board must balance taxpayer protection with market realities while cautioning against backing smaller carriers like Vanguard Airlines, which could undermine a healthy market.
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Congress
Air Transportation Stabilization Board
Transportation Department
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
US Airways
Vanguard Airlines
Kansas City
David
Goliaths
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