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To: Joe NYC who wrote (217353)2/4/2005 4:14:51 AM
From: Amy J  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1576113
 
CNN) -- A Washington state utility released audiotapes Thursday that it said revealed bankrupt energy trader Enron Corp. plotted to take a power plant off-line in 2001 to jack up electric prices in Western states.

That same day, shortages of power forced rolling blackouts in northern California that affected about 2 million customers.

Tapes: Enron plotted to shut down power plant
Move came day that rolling blackouts hit California, utility says
cnn.com

Enron gang (& supported by Bush looking the other way when this was happening) were basically transfering assets from Calif to Texas at the tune of $2B.

Regards,
Amy J