Mulroney open to sales tax changes in Canada
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney signals the government will consider changes to the planned nine percent federal sales tax on goods and services. In an Ottawa Citizen interview he said the Commons committee recommendations could lead to tweaks while the basic structure remains sound. He spoke at the Conservative conference stressing deficit reduction constitutional reform and R&D investment.
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Canadians forgive War scars healing
A Southam News Angus Reid poll finds 22 percent resent former enemies now prosperous, while 71 percent are not bothered by Japan and West Germany's economies. Most support German unification (61 percent) and worries about Japan rising militarily persist, with 52 percent opposing increased Japanese defense role.
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Voyager 2 captures Triton pink snow and ice volcanism
Voyager 2 nears interstellar space after a seven billion kilometer, 12 year Neptune mission. The probe's flyby over Triton reveals ices form dazzling geology with pink snow on hearing ice volcanoes, 300 meter ridges, craters and dark spots. Scientists note possible exotic ices and methane oxidation.
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U S Expands Colombia Drug War Aid With 65 Million Package
President Bush funds a 65 million US aid package to Colombia focusing on aircraft and equipment to fight drug trafficking without deploying US troops. The move aims to help reach remote areas as traffickers threaten to kill judges and attack political offices in a widening conflict.
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Local fundraiser fraught as charity agency declines aid
Maxine Raber’s annual Max’s River Bash to aid child abuse victims raises $300 last year but no agency will accept the donation. CMHA Alberta says it does not handle child abuse cases and government bodies can’t take donations. Victim Assistance Medicine Hat may create a program if no other group steps forward. The Labor Day fundraiser near Medicine Hat features games and admission fees with proceeds unclear.
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