Philip Morris CEO testifies on company changes in court
Philip Morris Inc. CEO Michael Szymanczyk told a Florida jury he led changes to align with society's expectations after a string of lawsuits. The executive described being the top decision maker and cited the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement as a turning point in the company’s approach to litigation.
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Universities face tuition rises as regents assess costs
The report shows Iowa undergraduates paying 8.5 percent more from 1997 to 1999, rising from 2566 to 2786 dollars per year, with a 20.8 percent jump cited for freshmen and sophomores. Officials traced the spike to improved UI data gathering, while doctoral costs fell 1.6 percent.
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Cedar Rapids School Bond Vote Delayed On Facility Needs Plan
The Cedar Rapids board weighs a $79 million five year plan to fund a new northeast elementary school and major middle and high school upgrades. Voter support splits across parents and staff while a Dec 5 special election requires a referendum resolution by Oct 23. The plan would raise about $86 annually on a $100,000 home for 20 years.
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Cars outnumber trucks in Iowa urban counties 3 to 1
The Iowa Department of Transportation data show cars exceed trucks by more than three to one in Linn and Johnson counties with a closer two to one ratio elsewhere. The typical Iowa car is about nine years old and valued around two thousand dollars.
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