Bush's oil past critics echo his current reform vows
As a Texas oilman and Harken Energy board member in 1989 Bush faced an SEC inquiry over a subsidiary sale to insiders that masked losses. He later sold Harken stock for 848000 dollars before losses were revealed, triggering scrutiny and political use as he promises crackdown on corporate wrongdoers amid WorldCom, Enron, and other scandals.
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Harken Energy Corp
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
WorldCom
White House
Harken
United States
Democratic National Committee
Terry McAuliffe
Dan Bartlett
Enron
Arthur Andersen
Andersen
Harken Energy
Ari Fleischer
Fleischer
Arsonists in the ranks firefighters little secret
Spokane report on firefighters accused of starting major wildfires as part of arson in the ranks. Experts note it's rare but present, with cases including a life sentence for an arsonist trainee and several arrests among volunteers. Authorities cite overtime motivation and rural spread.
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Timothy Ingalsbee
Western Fire Ecology Center
Eugene
Ore
Ingalsbee
Richard Mangan
Forest Service
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Mont
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Oregon Woods
Overbilling Could Face WorldCom Aftershock
Jackson Mississippi AP reports that analysts and clients say overbilling may become the next focus of WorldCom Inc scandal. Prieur Leary, a former client, cites $300000 in bills he calls errors and a wall of resistance when seeking correction. The SEC filed fraud charges after WorldCom disclosed nearly $4 billion in hidden expenses. the DOJ opened a preliminary probe and a monitor was appointed to safeguard documents and limit payouts.
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Miss
WorldCom Inc
Prieur Leary
WorldCom
Securities and Exchange Commission
Justice Department
Department
SEC
Richard Breeden
Johnstone
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