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21 Dec

Tattered Cover's Good Fight

This editorial was originally published December 12, 2001 in the Rocky Mountain News.

THE ISSUE: State Supreme Court hears arguments on releasing bookstore records.

OUR VIEW: They should remain private

If you value your constitutional right to read what you please without worrying about government snooping, you owe a vote of thanks to the Tattered Cover bookstore for its spirited defense of its customers' privacy.

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21 Dec

Prospects for Sales Tax Holiday Still Unclear

A nationwide sales tax holiday held in February would save consumers $5.9 billion, according to a new estimate prepared for the National Retail Federation (NRF). The estimate by the Arthur Anderson accounting firm is somewhat lower than the $6.5 billion calculated for a proposed November-December sales tax holiday and takes into account February's lower sales.

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21 Dec

Upcoming ABA Booksellers Forum in Atlanta

We're opening our doors for you…. In conjunction with the Southeast Booksellers Association (SEBA), ABA is hosting another Booksellers Forum in our series of open meetings for ABA member booksellers to meet and talk with ABA Board members and senior staff. This is your chance to express your opinions--as well as to provide input as we develop new priorities and directions for ABA.

The forum will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2002, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at:

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21 Dec

NOGSBA Stands for Santa to Needy Young Readers


Book giveaway at University Hospital

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