Reagan ridicules Clinton as no Jefferson in Houston
At the Astrodome Ronald Reagan scorched Bill Clinton by saying he knew Thomas Jefferson and that the governor was no Jefferson. The remark echoed Lloyd Bentsen s famous jab and capped four years of Republican revenge rhetoric.
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Public to be heard on horses at Suffield base hearings fall
Public hearings will examine the fate of 800 horses at Canadian Forces Base Suffield after a hold on a planned round-up of 500. Maj. Dan Davies cites an environmental study by the Canadian Wildlife Service and an independent consultant to review findings and lead the fall hearings while involving groups like Albertans for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The herd, described as feral descendants of farm stock, is said to be trampling a fragile hill ecosystem.
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Bank of Canada Cuts Rate to 5.11 Percent
Ottawa reports the Bank of Canada lowered its bank rate to 5.11 percent from 5.19 percent last week. The move signals easing monetary policy as lenders digest the credit climate and economic outlook.
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Queen's fury over Fergie holiday snaps sparks royal crisis
Newspapers publish photos of Sarah Ferguson and John Bryan topless and kissing at a French Riviera villa. The Duchess faces royal embarrassment amid prior scandals as lawyers seek an injunction without success. The Sun and Record plan further publications in Spain and the Star.
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Friends of the Games celebrate Alberta Seniors success in Medicine Hat
Organizers report a $400000 fundraising total to stage the Alberta Seniors Games in Medicine Hat with 21 sponsors recognized. Lacombe will host the 1994 event and faces a tougher challenge to raise similar funds, says committee director Fred Kramer.
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Red Cross links war torn families with life signs from front lines
Letters passed through ICRC lines confirm a relative is alive, bringing rare relief to families in Croatia and Bosnia. The messages describe sieges, prison camps, and loss but end with assurances of survival and love, illustrating the human toll of the Yugoslav conflict.
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Senate deal hailed by premiers as progress faces native issue tests
Ottawa talks on Senate reform, power sharing, and aboriginal self government pause after a deal creating a 62 seat Senate with six seats per province and one per territory. Premier Wells calls it a fair compromise while noting gaps to be resolved along with Ottawa provincial powers and economy management. Ron George warns native self governance remains pivotal as Newfoundland withholds support.
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Ottawa reforms seek elected Senate and expanded Commons
Highlights propose a fully elected Senate with six members per province and one per territory, plus 18 more Commons seats for Ontario and Quebec as compensation. The Commons would total 337 MPs, Senate 62 elected senators, with Quebec guaranteed 25 percent of Commons seats and a mechanism for vetoes on natural resource taxes and language culture changes. A joint sitting could occur if Senate majority blocks ordinary legislation, and no election method agreement yet.
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Reforms add up for Canada’s political overhaul
Calgary dispatch notes a parliament authority warns that reform plans may raise costs for Canadians. An enlarged Commons and a reformed Senate could add about 300 million dollars annually, with an elected Senate alone adding over 100 million. Current MP upkeep ranges 350k to 600k per member across 295 MPs.
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