Surgeon Gen. nominee defends record

Article Abstract:

Surgeon General nominee Elders appeared before the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee to discuss her financial situation and defend her support of abortion rights and sex education. The controversial financial issues included Elders' receipt of two salaries.

Officials and employees, Political activity, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, United States. Public Health Service, Elders, Joycelyn, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources

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Polar 'ozone hole' grows to record size

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The depletion of the ozone from the area over the southern polar regions has reached a record high level. The depletion of the ozone probably was caused by a build-up of chlorofluorocarbons.

Reports, Environmental aspects, Antarctic regions, Ozone layer depletion

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Bankruptcies set record high in 1991

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The number of individuals and businesses filing for bankruptcy in 1991 increased 21% over 1990 to a record level of 944,000. Business failures increased by 44% to 87,266.

Statistics, Bankruptcy, Business failures

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