Nondurable costumes in limbo over duties dispute
In New York Rubie's Costume Co faces a legal clash over whether nondurable Halloween costumes are duty free or subject to import duties up to 30 percent. Rubie's argues for fair play as U S trade rules may change next year, while rivals claim the move harms importers. Wal-Mart and Walgreens foresee no price rise this Halloween.
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Family settles hot dog feud in Toledo company
In Toledo Ohio an AP report says a family feud over control of Tony Packo's restaurant and its company ends with an agreement to reorganize the firm and halt efforts by Anthony Packo Jr to dissolve it. Nancy Packo filed a lawsuit on July 10 amid the dispute.
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Bilingual Education Battle Heads To Voters In Several States
The drive to replace bilingual education with English immersion moves east from California and Arizona to Colorado and beyond. Advocates say immersion speeds mainstreaming while opponents warn of limiting native language development and potential sanctions for educators. Critics question score impacts and resource adequacy amid national debate led by Ron Unz and supporters.
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