Technology and the Internet
William H.
Nov. 8, 2002
Business
A new watchdog board created to address the recent wave of corporate accounting scandals was rendered leaderless Tuesday, as former FBI Director William H.
Nov. 13, 2002
Harvey Pitt’s term was marked by political gaffes, the latest with a key appointment.
Nov. 6, 2002
Harvey Pitt faces new demands that he quit after reportedly failing to disclose potentially damaging information about a key appointee.
Nov. 1, 2002
Sources say ex-chief of FBI, CIA will be chosen over John Biggs for the accounting board post.
Oct. 25, 2002
Reported secrecy by SEC Chairman Pitt about his choice to lead an accounting board is the latest in a series of missteps.
Politics
In the 19th Century, the giants of the U.S.
Dec. 2, 1990
Chairman Harvey Pitt’s exit has enhanced the stature of reform- minded Commissioner Harvey Goldschmid.
Nov. 18, 2002
After 3-2 vote in favor of William Webster to lead the accounting panel, co-author of reform legislation calls for Pitt’s resignation.
Oct. 26, 2002
President Bush needs to move quickly to restore the Securities and Exchange Commission’s tattered credibility now that Chairman Harvey L.