Mud-slinging: Serious Fraud Office
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The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO), beset by allegations of mismanagement in the Polly Peck scandal, is included in the Jul 6, 1993 Royal Commission on Criminal Justice report for its efforts to control commercial crimes. The report advocates increasing the SFO's powers.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Slinging the silver spoons: the Massachusetts Senate race
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Both upper class contenders for the Senate, incumbent Democrat John Kerry and Republican Massachusetts Gov William Weld, have resorted to negative campaigning. The race is a close one. Issues such as education, crime, welfare and taxes are discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Consolation: the Senate
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Republicans maintained control of the Senate. Democrat Mary Landrieu won a Louisiana race that was bitter and closely watched, but Republicans were the primary victors in the 34 Senate races across the US. Other campaigns are also discussed.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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