Riordan backs using tobacco money to cover corruption suits
Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan urged setting aside the city's entire 300 million dollar share of the national tobacco settlement to fund lawsuits tied to the Rampart police corruption scandal. He warned tens of millions in liability, while council approval is needed.
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Regents approve One Florida plan ending race in admissions
The State University System Board of Regents voted 12 to 0 to end race and gender considerations in admissions at Florida's 10 public universities under Gov. Jeb Bush's One Florida plan. The panel also approved a student profile assessment to admit students who miss criteria, and rules to remove racial and national origin preferences from admissions.
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Coke appoints Daft as new chairman and CEO
Coca-Cola announces M. Douglas Ivester steps down early and retires effective immediately. Douglas Daft becomes chairman and chief executive, with Jack L. Stahl named president as the transition is completed. Ivester had stayed through April to ensure a smooth handover.
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