What was Good for General Motors?

Charlie E. Wilson, Secretary of Defense (1953-1957) as shown on cover illustration of Time Magazine.

Charlie E. Wilson, Secretary of Defense (1953-1957) as shown on cover illustration of Time Magazine.

This Groundhog’s Day I revisit the Senate Armed Forces Committee 1953 confirmation hearing of highly-paid General Motors CEO, “Engine” Charles E. Wilson.  How different are today’s governmental ethics concerns from those of our grandparents?  Continue reading