>From MS SLATE's on-line summary of major US newspapers today: >The LA [TIMES] goes inside with word of concerns over an executive order signed by President Bush two months ago that may give U.S. oil companies blanket immunity from lawsuits and criminal prosecution over the sale of Iraqi oil. "As written, the executive order cancels the rule of law for oil companies," a lawyer for the non-profit Government Accountability Project says. According to the group, the measure cancels out liability--even if it\'s proved that the companies committed human rights violations or caused environmental damage in the course of their Iraqi-related business. The White House, however, says the immunity won\'t be that broad--and instead protects "the Iraqi people\'s money" since profits from the sales will go into rebuilding the country. <
Jim
