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Panelists discussed corporate responsibility. Among the specific issues addressed were over-reliance on stock price as a measure of success, incentives to provide false or misleading financial…

Eliot Spitzer took the oath of office as governor and gave his inaugural address outside the state capitol building in Albany, New York. Coverage courtesy of NY Network.

Gubernatorial candidates Eliot Spitzer and John Faso held a televised debate before a lie studio audience. They answered questions from state journalists and members of the audience.…

Candidates for governor of New York debated in front of a live audience at Cornell University. The debate was moderated by Brian Taffe, Capital News 9 (Albany); with panelists Dominic…

The building and construction trades department of the AFL-CIO held a legislative conference on labor and economic issues. The session began with the presentation of the colors by an honor…

New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer gave the commencement address to the State University of New York College at Oneonta graduates. In his remarks he talked about facing the challenges…

Mr. Spitzer talked about the government’s role in consumer protection and regulation of business accounting and the securities industry. He also talked about his experiences as New York…

Witnesses testified before the committee about regulation of the insurance industry and potential conflicts of interest for insurance brokers. They spoke about insurance brokerage practices and their…

Democrats responded to the Republican National Convention. Mr. McAuliffe spoke about an upcoming television advertising campaign centered on the theme of “Mission not accomplished.” He criticized Governor Schwarzeneger’s speech for its lack of compassion. Mr. Vilsack…

New York State Attorney General Spitzer spoke about fighting corporate crime. He favored a larger role for government in regulating and overseeing business. He also talked about various lawsuits…

Witnesses testified about allegations of criminal activity by mutual fund managers involving illegal trading practices such as late trading and stale trading of mutual fund holdings to…

Witnesses testified about a $1.4 billion settlement reached between the Securities and Exchange Commission and ten of the largest brokerage firms. Among the topics they addressed were…

Northeastern states attorneys general spoke to reporters about Bush administration plans to curtail restrictions on power plant emissions charging that the proposals violated the federal…

Witnesses testified about charities and how they used money collected in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks, including whether the money will be used directly to help victims…

Witnesses testified about two competing bills designed to ensure the accuracy of convictions in which the death penalty was imposed. The proposed legislation focused on the use of DNA tests…

Officials briefed reporters on the Clinton administration’s decision not to join a class action lawsuit against gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson. The threat of legal action was dropped after…

At an event honoring Rep. Lowey, First Lady Hillary Rodham-Clinton delivered the keynote address. She spoke about youth violence and the need for more stringent gun control legislation.