Enron Ghost Haunts World Economic Forum Discussion
At the World Economic Forum in New York 2700 leaders gather as Enron's collapse dominates talk. Kenneth Lay was invited then uninvited. debate centers on corporate governance, accounting rules, and trust in markets with Sen. Levin urging SEC empowerment and independent standards.
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Former Enron chief Lay backs out of testimony
Congressional aides say Lay declined a planned markup hearing and may be subpoenaed if he refuses. The Septic focus centers on Enron deals and missing documents while lawmakers accuse Skilling and Lay of dodging responsibility and question regulatory oversight and political donations.
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Budget battle over defense cuts and tax cuts sparks fight
The White House proposes a 2003 budget with a 14.5 percent defense rise to 379 billion while seeking 2.12 trillion in 2003 spending. Democrats vow to restore domestic programs and oppose tax breaks for the wealthy as deficits widen and surpluses vanish amid recession.
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