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Enron

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Enron's Fallout: Admissions, Political Ties, and Legislative Change

This chapter examines the fallout from Enron's collapse, focusing on former executives like Fastow who have shifted towards advocating for corporate ethics. It also highlights the political ties of Enron’s leaders, particularly the close association with President George W. Bush, and concludes with the legislative changes brought about by the scandal, particularly the enactment of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to enhance corporate accountability.

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