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30%

How much Universal Music Group said it would cut the price of some CDs to battle music piracy on the Internet.

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87 billion

Dollars President Bush plans to request from Congress in military and rebuilding aid next year for Iraq and Afghanistan

SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES

2 out of 10

Proportion of mate teachers in American schools, the lowest figure in 40 years.

SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES

3 seasons

Lifespan of the Women's United Soccer Association The Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) was the world's first women's soccer league in which all the players were paid professionals. Founded in February 2000, the league began its first season in April 2001 with eight teams nationwide in the United States.  [WUSA WUSA Women's United Soccer Association
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SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES

83%

Percentage of boys age 13 to 17 who pray at least one hour a week of video games See video game console. , according to a recent survey.

SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES
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Publication:New York Times Upfront
Date:Oct 13, 2003
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