The L word in context in economic commentary
The speaker objects to the shifting meaning of liberal and conservative in the 1980s. He contrasts nineteenth century liberalism with Reagan era usage, notes misapplied labels in China Poland and the USSR, and argues small liberal conservatives should reclaim definitions amid calls for freedom and limited government. He critiques media simplification and stresses precise term use.
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Soviet Union
Poland
China
North America
Ronald Reagan
BC launches CareCards for BC MSP and senior gold card
British Columbia introduced embossed CareCards replacing the MSP paper card on July 20 with a gold 65 plus senior card. The program aims to streamline registration, enable data analysis, and connect to future pharmacy computer links. About 3 million cards will be distributed over 12 weeks starting July 31, with most seniors’ gold cards delivered by August and remaining cards by November 1989.
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British Columbia
Peter Dueck
Dueck
British Columbia Economy Sees Growth Across Sectors
BC employment in June rose 6.8 percent to 91,000 more jobs than 1988, unemployment fell to 8.8 percent, retail sales hit 1.7 billion in April, and a suite of public and private investments expand manufacturing, Hydro profits rise to 86 million, port contracts, housing grants, and major construction projects push BC’s economy forward with sizable job creation and industrial upgrades.
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Canada
BC Hydro
PORTS
Vancouver Port Corp
Matthews Projects Ltd
New Westminister
Lynnterm
North Vancouver
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Chetwynd
Armas Manufacturing Corp
Salmon Arm
Fletcher Challenge
Crofton Pulp and Paper Mill
Chetwynd Echo
Tumbler Ridge
Moberly Lake
Hudson's Hope
Chetwynd Publishing Ltd
Pioneer Place
P.O
B.C
Canadian Community Newspaper Association
British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspaper Association
Maureen Gammon
ASST
Kimberly Suverus
Sue Houde
Darlene Evans
Kim Doerksen
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U.S.A. & Foreign
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