WorldCom scandal and calls to prosecute executives
Our View argues corporate greed undermines the economy as WorldCom disguises almost four billion in expenses to inflate profits and faces removal from Nasdaq. It notes Andersen's audit role, SEC investigations into Halliburton, and promises of firm prosecution, urging accountability over politics.
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WorldCom Inc
Arther Andersen LLP
Enron
WorldCom
Enron, Andersen
Xerox Corp
Harvey Pitt
Securities and Exchange Commission
Bush
White House
SEC
Halliburton Co
Dick Cheney
Halliburton
Cheney
Washington
U.S
Ronaldo recalls 1998 World Cup and Brazil’s win
Ronaldo Nazario reflects that 1998 loss memory fades with Brazil’s fifth World Cup title after a 2-0 triumph over Germany. Meanwhile widow Kang Jung-sun asserts her husband Sgt Cho Chun-hyong died in a sea battle with North Korea. Leonard Gregg, 29, arraigned for Arizona wildfire set, denies admission as judge intervenes.
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Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima
Brazil
Germany
France
Kang Jung-sun
Cho Chun-hyong
North Korea
Leonard Gregg
Arizona
Canada Day History Highlights and Key 1863 Gettysburg Start
On July 1 this day marks Canada Day as Canada became a self governing dominion in 1867 by the British North America Act. Also noted is the start of the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 and Roosevelt and the Rough Riders' assault on San Juan Hill in 1898 during the Spanish American War.
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Canada
Great Britain
Gettysburg
Theodore Roosevelt
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
Cuba
Ninth Circuit ruling on Pledge of Allegiance legality
A reader asks whether the phrase under God in the Pledge violates the First Amendment and should be barred in public schools. The inquiry seeks public comment via email, noting Buzz BuZZ contact details and 17 Attn BUZZ.
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Circuit Court of Appeals
Dreamer lawyers shape lives of Mexican American youth
Dennis Garcia, Garden City native and lawyer, told a youth luncheon audience that being a lawyer means the dream fulfilled for generations of Mexican American families. He cited WWII service, education gains, and a 1980 MACE class action securing bilingual staff and better schooling, urging youths to continue dreaming big. Dolores Hope listed in contact line.
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Dennis Garcia
G.I. Forum
Garden City
Tucson
Ariz
Dixie
Santa Fe
D.C. Garcia
Irene
USD 457
Garcia
Dennis
Kansas Rural Legal Aid
World Cup sparks American soccer awakening hopes
Roger Hernandez argues the 2002 World Cup showed the United States can compete with global powerhouses and boost MLS appeal. He notes rising viewership, growing player profiles like Donovan and Beasley, and the need for Americans to follow international soccer between World Cups to truly embrace the global game.
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U.S
Manchester United
River Plate
Real Madrid
Ronaldo
Senegal
Real
South Korea
United States
MLS
Do as we say not as we did on free trade
Mark Weisbrot argues that rich nations push free trade on poor countries while protecting their own industries. He cites minor projected gains and warns TRIPS may cost developing nations more than trade liberalization benefits. He notes past U.S. protection helped growth and calls for policy consistency.
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United States
Ghana
International Monetary Fund
IMF
World Bank
World Trade Organization
WTO
Sub- Saharan Africa
Europe
South Korea
Taiwan
Mark Weisbrot
Center For Economic and Policy Research
Washington, D.C
Dean Baker
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Africa
Cameroon
Nigeria
AC Milan
London
Arsenal
Japan
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Mexico
U.s.-Mexico
Univision
Merkins
ESPN
Landon Donovan
DaMarcus Beasley
Clint Mathis
Pablo Mastroeni
Roger Hernandez
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Rogereh
Prodigy.net
King Features Syndicate
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