Grassley Calls for Consensus as Social Security Reform Stalls
Grassley met privately with Finance Committee Republicans to seek solvency for Social Security and consensus on personal investment accounts funded by payroll taxes. Democrats will not negotiate on a Social Security bill while Bush pursues personal accounts, and no agreement emerged before the September delay. Grassley warns reform must pass early in the president's term or face election-year politics.
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Price War for Potter Book Across Retailers
Britain shows competing prices for a Potter book with Costco at 15.99. Waterstone's 21.15 Ottakar's 19.39 WHSmith 17.56 Amazon.co.uk 15.83 Asda Tesco PLC 15.78. Suggested retail price is 29.92.
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Potter price war erupts across booksellers in UK
The anticipated release of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince triggers a widespread discount battle. Asda and Tesco cut prices to 8.96 pounds, far below the 16.99 pound list price, while US retailers also slash prices. Analysts estimate Bloomsbury margins around 55 percent of the list price.
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Potter Festivities Mark Launch of Latest Book
In Cedar Rapids and Coralville Potter Parties begin at 6 p.m. with fans eager for the big moment at 12 01 a m when the sixth Harry Potter book goes on sale. Families like the Lodes plan to read through the night and share the experience with their children as Paula Herman starts reading the series to her son Tim.
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Cedar Rapids
Coralville
Hannah Lodge
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Lana Lodge
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Potter book launches and library events across Iowa
Potter themed events at Barnes & Noble Cedar Rapids and Coral Ridge Mall run from 6 p.m. today to 1 30 a.m. Saturday with 12 01 a.m. sale time and crafts contests. James Kennedy Library hosts a Saturday card tricks crafts at 9 a.m. Cedar Rapids libraries offer coloring books for first 400 attendees while Iowa City Library hosts a 3 to 5 p.m. session with registration required. Local readers discuss the book afterward with author contact details.
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Coralville
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Dyersville
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Hiawatha Public Library
W. Willman St
Iowa City Public Library
S. Linn St
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