Corporate accounting rules reshaping post Sarbanes Oxley era
The first wave of CEO and CFO certification has passed with no dramatic stock moves. The Sarbanes Oxley Act aims to deter misleading financials through penalties and a new oversight board. It targets insider trading and improper capitalization while pushing for clearer, more transparent financial statements.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Sarbanes-Oxley
Paul Sarbanes
D-Md
Rep
Michael Oxley
R-Ohio
SEC
Samuel Waksal
ImClone
Adelphia
Pennsylvania Cable Company
WorldCom
Enron
Andrew Fastow
House of Cards
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Bush
Painkiller Panic Letter Warns Against Oxicontin Dangers
A reader urges action against Oxicontin describing it as highly habit forming and misused by doctors and nurses. They recount severe withdrawal and pain, noting a 20 milligram daily use and fear for others and calling for safer alternatives and routine blood checks.
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Roswell Boy of the Year honored in 1977
David Fitz, 13, was named Boy of the Year by the Roswell Boys Club from 300 candidates for outstanding citizenship sportsmanship dedication to the club and athletic ability. Minnie Wright and Sherlene Guess earned Dance Masters of America Inc membership after passing exams.
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David Fitz
Roswell Boys Club
Fitz
Minnie Wright
Roswell Ballet
Sherlene Guess
Dance Masters of America Inc
PRC reform debate centers on public financing pilot
Albuquerque lawmakers push a 1996 reform idea to curb corporate influence on the Public Regulation Commission. A loophole allows lobbyists for regulated firms to donate up to 500 dollars, counted as personal contributions. State leaders consider a pilot program for PRC financing, with support from Senator Dede Feldman and Deputy AG Bluestone.
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Public Regulation Commission
PRC
Commission
The
Stuart Bluestone
Bluestone
Bob Johnson
New Mexico Foundation For Open Government
Dede Feldman
Feldman
I Remember My Teacher memoir highlights teachers who shaped lives
Washington notes recount author David Shribman book portraits of teachers and coaches who changed students’ minds and lives. Personal anecdotes include Harriet Blum of Detroit’s Eastern High School inspiring journalism, and Luci Baines Johnson reflecting on growing up in the White House and pursuing Someday.
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David Shribman
The
Boston Globe
Shribman
Harriet Blum
Eastern High School
Detroit
the Indian
Asm
Luci Baines Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
White House
White Picket Fence
Pat Hayes
St. Edward's University
Johnson
St. Edwards
Austin
Texas
Andrew H. Card Jr
John T. Spillane
Holbrook (Mass.) High School
Card
Varied U.S. views on Iraq reflect deep policy divides
The piece traces competing strands from preemptive action to restraint, noting historical parallels from Korea to Vietnam. It highlights motives such as preventing apocalyptic weapons, signaling against Islamic extremism, protecting Israel, and promoting stability, while contrasting cautious, imperialist, and nonintervention perspectives.
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Caribbean
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Dominican Republic
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Taiwan
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Saddam
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Mideast
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Turkey
Iran
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