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HOUSTON – Jurors in the fraud trial of Enron Corp. founder Kenneth Lay and former Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling began their first full day of deliberations Thursday in the 16th week of the biggest case to emerge from one of the most searing corporate scandals in U.S. history. The eight-woman, …

WASHINGTON – The Secret Service’s records documenting convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff’s contacts with Bush administration officials may not reveal all such meetings, the White House said Tuesday. The Secret Service has agreed to turn over White House visitor logs showing when Abramoff met with administration officials — and with whom. …

CAPITOL HILL – Exxon Mobil ((XOM) chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson says oil companies do not get together and illegally manipulate oil prices. He tells NBC’s “Today” show that he understands gas prices are causing difficulties for people, but the alternative of no gas or long lines isn’t attractive either. …