Harken

"Bushwhacked!"

A new book excerpt traces President Bush's rise from failed oil baron to wealthy Texas governor, courtesy of Daddy's friends.

By Molly Ivins and Lou Dubose September 25, 2003
Bush Inc.

Understanding the political dynasty that's made crony capitalism a way of life. Part 4 of "Big Lies."

By Joe Conason August 21, 2003
More on Bush, Harken and Harvard

Two student activists shine a light on the connections between the president's former oil company and his alma mater.

By Anthony York October 10, 2002
The White House's credibility problem

His company evaded taxes while feeding at the federal trough and doing business with the axis of evil -- no wonder Dick Cheney is still in hiding.

By Arianna Huffington August 6, 2002
Will Democrats turn Harken into Whitewater?

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., has called for an independent investigation of Bush's and Cheney's business dealings. Will other Democrats follow suit?

By Anthony York July 27, 2002
The watchdog didn't bark

Why didn't the media question Bush's shady stock dealings before he became president?

By Harold Evans July 16, 2002
Bush rides the Whitewater

Through the length of Bill Clinton's presidency, the press scrounged for details on the arcane Whitewater controversy. Will it do the same for Harken Energy?

By Eric Boehlert July 13, 2002
Memos: Bush knew of Harken's problems

Contrary to the president's statements, company memos show he knew the firm was headed for trouble.

By Anthony York July 12, 2002
Bears, bulls -- and bull

The president goes to Wall Street to lecture on bidness ethics, as questions persist about his own corporate past.

By Jake Tapper July 10, 2002
Lou Dobbs downgrades President Bush

And so do I.

By Joe Conason July 9, 2002
The hypocrite in chief

President Bush is talking tough about pinstriped rip-off artists -- ignoring the skeletons in his and Cheney's own corporate closets

By Anthony York July 2, 2002