Budget disappointment and praise for security boost debate
The reader criticizes Paul Martin's 2001 budget as a non-event while approving a 7.7 billion national security boost. They argue the surplus funds will not reduce debt, highlight mismanagement by the Liberals per Auditor General, and condemn neglect of healthcare and agriculture with thin targeted mentions.
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Paul Martin
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Coast Guard and Customs
Auditor General
Mr. Martin
Martin
Budget Blame Fires Up over Lumber Dispute And Beetle Fight
Critics argue the budget fails to ease the softwood lumber dispute with the United States nor fund Mountain Pine Beetle control. They point to a $50 million yearly shortfall for beetle combat while noting a $60 million CBC boost, calling the budget a sign of ongoing economic mismanagement by the Liberals.
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U.S
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Desperator Christimas
Lonestar Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods
Team Canada
Blelpsen
Gerber
Ana
Chetwynd
Livestock Auction Ltd
Wayne Parker
Mike Kosick
Art Patterson
Peace Country Livestock Auction Ltd
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Dawson Creek
Peace Country Livestock