Another unknown is how much time Spain will be given to pay back the cash and what kind of conditions could be applied.

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At the same time, famous buyers are unlikely to get any kind of a bargain, since sellers often push famous folks to pay full price.

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Like so many people in this country, my father took great pride in earning just a simple living -- the kind of living that allowed him to meet his responsibilities to his family, to pay his bills and pay them on time.

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