Total advertising revenues were down as a 2.6 percent increase in digital advertising failed to offset a 6.4 percent decrease in print advertising.

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The increase was the result of an improved sales mix, partially offset by a 3 percent decrease in volume of carats sold during the quarter.

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The Ryan plan would cut the top individual and corporate tax rates to 25 percent and offset the cost by curbing tax deductions, credits, and exclusions.

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