Tyco chief Kozlowski severs ties amid tax case and riches
The Tyco International controversy swirls as CEO L Dennis Kozlowski resigns after New York tax evasion charges. Despite a potential severance near 122 million dollars plus stock and a consulting contract, his payout hinges on termination terms and the felony status, leaving readers cynical about corporate excess.
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New Iowa Pools Open in Monticello and Williamsburg
Memorial Day weekend brings three new pools to Cedar Rapids area towns Monticello and Williamsburg. Monticello debuts a 50 year old pool replaced by a family aquatic center funded by bonds public donations and state grants. Williamsburg opens its first pool funded by the Holden family with city upkeep responsibilities.
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US must push bold diplomacy to calm India Pakistan rift
John C. Bersin argues the United States and Russia should take stronger, proactive leadership to resolve the India Pakistan dispute and prevent nuclear fallout. He urges UN monitors and intensified diplomacy, noting Pakistan’s distractions from terrorism and the need for stable South Asia to curb global threats. Bersin references his Orlando Sentinel credentials.
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Single Parents Call for Help with School Fees
A reader voices frustration at high fees for activities like cheerleading and driver's ed for single parents with limited income. They urge government assistance or programs to ease costs, noting a $340 driver education fee is prohibitive without support. The writer questions fairness of requiring payment despite low finances.
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Cedar Rapids resident urges lifting CSR rules on Bluestem landfill
Carmela F. Alfonso argues Cedar Rapids should lift CSR restrictions to allow a future Bluestem landfill near Linn County. She warns low CSR land near the river risks leakage and urges local officials to bear waste costs locally rather than shipping to Viola or out of state.
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Frist Faces Pressure to Honor AIDS Funding Pledge
A Washington Post editorial urges Sen. Bill Frist not to retract the promised 500 million dollar AIDS boost, noting his role with Sen. Jesse Helms and White House veto threats. It argues the administration’s own plans may justify more funding and stresses AIDS remains devastating, killing 5,000 Africans daily.
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