Surgeon Gen. nominee defends record
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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.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1993
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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.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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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.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1992
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