Enron top brass accused of dumping stock were big political donors

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WASHINGTON, January 9, 2002 — Twenty-four top executives and board members at Enron Corp. contributed nearly $800,000 to national political

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Kenneth L. Lay":

"… oponent of deregulation of the electric utility industry and its chairman, Kenneth L. Lay, who apparently played an important role in the development of the Bush en …"

"… de to political parties. Overall, they gave $799,197.Among the executives, Kenneth L. Lay and his wife Linda gave the most money to federal campaigns, totaling $87, …"

"… es, or the Enron PAC NameHard Money 1999-2001Soft Money 1999-2001TotalKenneth L. Lay##$82,850$307,910$390,760Robert A. Belfer$56,673$15,000$71,673Jeffrey K. Sk …"

"… eakdown of hard money contributions NAMECANDIDATES/PARTYENRON PACTOTALKenneth L. Lay##$77,850$5,000$82,850Robert A. Belfer$47,000$9,673 $56,673Jeffrey K. …"