Posted on 02/14/2002 10:18:32 PM PST by knak
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....Yes it does.
But FCC chairman Bill Kennard should take note.
It's positively un-American to allow a local phone company that's still a monopoly to merge with a partner that can't successfully be sued in U.S. court. [End Excerpt]
Milken has a strong chance of getting pardoned because his application is backed by one of Clinton's original benefactors, California supermarket mogul and Democratic contributor Ron Burkle, White House officials told the Times.
Clinton Considering Milken Pardon
more:
Gary Winnick
Investor, founder and chairman of Global Crossing Ltd. Said to be Los Angeles' richest person. Not particularly active in political circles. Worked for Michael Milken at Drexel Burnham Lambert. Investor in Playa Vista. No party affiliation. Lives in Los Angeles.
Michael Milken
Investor, philanthropist. Considered a financial genius, pleaded guilty to securities fraud. Friend of Riordan, mentor to Winnick. Helped finance Burkle's supermarket acquisitions. Lives in Encino
Ronald Burkle
Billionaire, supermarket magnate, investor. Friend of Riordan. Major contributor to Gov. Gray Davis. Convention host-committee leader, would-be football team co-owner. Republican. Lives in Beverly Hills.
L.A.'s Inner Circle Is Mostly Rich, Enormously Powerful
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