When the Democrats wined and dined, here's who paid the piper

By Josey Ballenger

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2000 — Anyone who thought the Democratic National Convention was only about presidential nominee Al Gore must have

Excerpts from this story referencing "Merrill Lynch":

"… ees, August 16, 2 p.m. -5 p.m.Host: Savings Coalition of America.Sponsors: Merrill Lynch ($1.2 million, 36 percent to Democrats), American Express and Prudential I …"

Violating the public trust?

By Maggie Mulvihill and Julia Waterhous

A five-year look at Massachusetts public servants charged with crimes and ethics violations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Brown":

"… olitics,” said Simpson, author of a recent Chicago corruption report.But George Brown, a former chair of the state Ethics Commission, said the high number of ca …"

Public betrayal in the Bay State

By Matt Porter and Maggie Mulvihill

Weak laws have helped fuel widespread corruption in Massachusetts.

Excerpts from this story referencing "George Brown":

"… ic servants in recent years.  Former state Ethics Commission Chairman George Brown, who teaches at Boston College, said the problem lies with a political cul …"