A most favored corporation: Enron prevailed in federal, state lobbying efforts 49 times

By M. Asif Ismail

WASHINGTON, January 6, 2003 — Enron Corp., which ran a formidable lobbying machine in Washington and state capitals, gained favorable treatm

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ken Lay":

"… .“Kenny Boy” and BushEnron’s ties to the Bushes are well documented. Ken Lay, who turned the firm from a natural gas company into a global business beh …"

"… al policies in a manner that is favorable to capital-intensive industries. Ken Lay was a member of the board of directors. Former Treasury chief and Enron lo …"

WikiLeaks more effective than SEC, says Enron whistleblower

A former Enron accountant who blew the whistle on fraud at the energy giant says she doesn't trust the Securities and Exchange Commission to

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ken Lay":

"… ks, Watkins said.In August 2001, Watkins warned then-Enron chief executive Ken Lay that Enron “might implode in a wave of accounting scandals.” After she …"

Commentary: The Enron collapse — A financial scandal rooted in politics

By Charles Lewis

February 25, 2002 — The unfolding Enron spectacle is a cautionary tale about the fatal quicksand of irrational exuberance and greed, deceit

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ken Lay":

"… y’s Washington policy agenda in different, specific ways. Enron chairman Ken Lay was co-chairman of the Bush re-election campaign and chairman of the host …"

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A pipeline of influence

By Kevin Bogardus

Even before he became VP, Dick Cheney and Bush fundraisers were crafting national energy policy

Excerpts from this story referencing "natural gas":

"… o estimates that access to up to 40 percent of the Rocky Mountain region's natural gas was restricted due to leasing agreements and regulations. Cheney and Dunha …"

"… cording to records obtained by the Center."We provided copies of the [1999 natural gas report] through the chain in the Department of Energy and also to the Vice …"