KBR and Halliburton got hit with fines related to activities abroad. The Securities and Exchange Commission has a press release here on the settlement of the matters. KBR and Halliburton have agreed to pay $177 million in disgorgement to settle the SEC’s charges. Kellogg Brown & Root LLC has agreed to pay a $402 million […]
Day: February 12, 2009
MA: Gift Ban Coming?
A recent controversy in Massachusetts is sparking calls for a stronger gift ban, according to this article. A Massachusetts legislator is calling for a gift ban to prevent business executives and other special interests from currying favor with public officials, after reports that former state senator Dianne Wilkerson received unreported checks of up to $10,000 […]
Fraud Plea for Tribe Leader in Abramoff Case
A tribe leader has pleaded guilty in connection with a contributions in the name of another scheme, according to this report. Investigators alleged Marshall used individuals including members of his family and council members as “straw contributors” to make political contributions guided by Abramoff. They said Marshall then reimbursed himself and them with money from […]