Report: Enron board blames Skilling:Senate may subpoena for names of partnership participants

DALLAS, March 22 — Enron Corp.’s board of directors had expected former chief executive Jeffery Skilling to protect the company in a series of off-the-books partnerships and was angered to learn the deals were mishandled, according to a published report. Meanwhile, lawmakers may issue subpoenas in an effort to force the Enron Corp. to disclose the names of investors in its numerous partnerships, a senator involved in Congress’ investigation said Friday.