America now seems likely to accept the amendments because, even if Australian drug prices remain only 25% of America's, the agreement sets a precedent that America can use in negotiations with bigger fish, such as the European Union and Japan.

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Then demand took off, especially for europium for use in making color television sets.

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Technology Review, that got its hands on an early version, said that the blocks come in sets of three, though people can use up to six for a single application.

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