Andersen Convicted of Obstruction of Justice
The jurors found a single person responsible for the wrongdoing at Arthur Andersen while the firm faces potential license revocation and civil suits. Prosecutors highlighted the firm’s document destruction policy tied to the Enron audit and testimony from David Duncan and Michael Odom. Defense vows appeal. partners say business continues cautiously.
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Columbia University
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Rusty Hardin
C.E. Andrews
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Enron
David Duncan
Michael Odom
Nancy Temple
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Rebels attack Brazzaville as capital faces deadly assault
Rebels calling themselves Ninjas launched a surprise attack on Brazzaville triggering heavy gunfire in the Kin soundi district where main power plants sit. Official reports say at least 70 people were killed, including six civilians, with fears the toll could rise as bodies are recovered.
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Republic of Congo
Health Ministry
Stephane Ernest Mouaitaya
Kinsoundi
Jean Robert Obargui
CIA and FBI chiefs set to testify on 9 11 failures
CIA Director George Tenet and FBI Director Robert Mueller are expected to testify before joint House and Senate intelligence committees about lapses in security sharing and leads before the September 11 attacks. The session could push back the plan to open hearings slated for June 25.
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George Tenet
Robert Mueller
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Richard Shelby
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al- Qaida
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Phoenix
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Mayors urge opposition to Yucca Mountain waste dump
Three Western mayors led by Las Vegas mayor Oscar Goodman urged other city leaders to oppose the plan to create a national nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain Nevada. They argued shipping waste by road or rail poses national risks and urged Senate rejection of burying 77 000 tons of waste for over 10 000 years.
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Las Vegas
Oscar Goodman
Yucca Mountain
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Ross Anderson
Reno
Nev
Jeff Griffin
Senate
House
Washington
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