Fed: AWB inquiry resumes after two-week break

AAP General News (Australia)
04-27-2006
Fed: AWB inquiry resumes after two-week break

The AWB kickbacks inquiry resumes today .. amid speculation JOHN HOWARD could be in
hot water for attacking the company's executives.

The prime minister's stepped up his criticism of AWB executives this week .. despite
claims such comments could prejudice the inquiry into the kickbacks paid to SADDAM HUSSEIN's
regime.

Writing in the Wall Street Journal .. Mr HOWARD's accused the executives of deceiving
the government and the UN.

It's believed lawyers representing some AWB executives are also preparing to complain
to commissioner TERENCE COLE .. about comments Mr HOWARD's previously made about their
clients.

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