<< Here's my question -- based on what? Is there a shred of evidence that the
administration did so? Unless I've missed something, there is not, so how can the question be ethical for a supposed news organization? Another new low, in my opinion. >> Well, Dick Cheney is refusing to release any information on the meetings his energy task force had with Enron executives. He's claiming executive privilege and saying no private people will talk with the White House in the future if he lets Congress know who he spoke with and what they talked about. Considering that the task force recommended various policy changes that would definitely benefit Enron (or would have, had the company not imploded), I would call that "evidence" that the administration is covering up something. But YMMV. BTW, how would you like to be the Houston Astros right about now? There is no provision in their contract with Enron to cancel the contract for the naming rights to their new stadium just because the company that bought the rights is in bankruptcy and will probably be feeding lawyers' families for the next two generations. Betcha the original name for Enron Field - The Ballyard at Union Station - is sounding mighty good to the Astros right about now. Tom Beck "I always knew I'd see the first man on the Moon. I didn't realize I'd also see the last." - Jerry Pournelle
