Eye on the dome highlights Manitoba budget and travel spend
The piece notes Finance Minister Eric Stefanson defends a 1994-95 budget with a tax freeze and predicts a $296 million deficit. It cites health and education spending, university cuts, and a $3 million annual travel bill at the University of Manitoba, prompting calls for an outside audit to curb perceived waste.
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Eric Stefanson
Manitoba
NDP
Liberal Polans
Stefanson
Clayton Manness
Ottawa
Roblin Commission
University of Manitoba
Filmon
ALAR scare refuted by ACSH after 1989 apple scare
Peter Warren cites ACSH findings that ALAR sprayed apples posed no health risk when used properly, contradicting 60 Minutes hype and widespread panic. He argues no human cancer link was proven and calls for CBS to present risk in perspective while criticizing fearmongering and DDT use.
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Peter Warren
North America
Mike Wallace
60 Minutes
ACSH
CBS
ALAR
Thave
Elizabeth M. Whalen
Edward G. Remmers
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