The writer,Kitty Kelley, is known for writing biographies of famous people without their approval.

VOA: special.2010.04.16

Since 1979, every McDonald's "Happy Meal" for children has included an enticing toy along with the food, from Star Wars action figures to Hello Kitty watches.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

But with no more money in the kitty that could mean schools in rich areas getting less.

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The bigger concern is that Mr Martin is giving away not money already in the kitty but future revenues.

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For one thing, the government does not have much left in the kitty.

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