Cleaning up the corruption in business and politics

NOW IT'S all over, right? Former Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling were convicted last week of securities fraud, insider trading, false statements, and conspiracy. Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to tax evasion, conspiracy, and mail fraud a few months ago. Soon, Congress will pass lobbying laws, the Securities and Exchange Commission may issue a rule or two, ... (Full article: 754 words)

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