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  • Jackson Has General Electric in His Sights for Next Shakedown

    04/01/2002 6:06:05 AM PST · by Stand Watch Listen · 25 replies · 315+ views
    INSIGHT magazine ^ | April 1, 2002 | Marc Morano
    Already under a barrage of criticism for allegedly "shaking down" U.S. corporations, the Rev. Jesse Jackson recently fired off a letter to corporate giant General Electric (GE), chastising the company for not including more minority firms in its recent multibillion-dollar bond sale. Jackson also provided a list of firms he referred to as "members" of his organization. CNSNews.com obtained a copy of the letter, which was authenticated by a spokeswoman for Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH coalition. The unsigned letter, addressed to GE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeffrey R. Immelt, was dated March 14, one day after GE's $11 billion...