Bush aides reject intervening to aid Enron collapse
Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill and Commerce Secretary Don Evans said they did not consider or inform President Bush of any effort to intervene as Enron slid toward bankruptcy. They noted no action to stabilize the firm despite calls from Enron chief Kenneth Lay. Congress probes potential influence from Enron campaign donations on federal oversight and policy.
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D-Conn
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GOP
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Former Enron workers sue over 401(k) losses and loyalty
Former Enron employees recount shattered retirement hopes after stock crashes and a 10 day 401(k) freeze. They describe indoctrination and betrayal as executives sold stock while workers were barred from selling. Protest grows as lawsuits multiply and anger remains near.
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Conroe
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Officials study next steps in guarding against bioterror
In a February closed door meeting in Atlanta FBI and other intelligence agents will join CDC picked physicians to decide what therapies to stockpile. They will discuss hemorrhagic fevers smallpox botulism antitoxin cyanide antidotes and how to improve distribution and readiness. The stockpile grew after the 2001 attacks and now includes antibiotics vaccines and iodide tablets while experts debate which additional drugs to add and how to deploy them quickly.
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Galveston
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France
Emory
Brent Morgan
Europe
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