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...last week that a debate that began in 1997 with the cloning of Dolly the sheep took on a new urgency. Public opinion was once again split along ethical fault lines, although this time pro-cloners were joined by pet lovers and anti-cloners drew support from the A.S.P.C.A. and the Humane Society. "We must question the social purpose here," said Wayne Pacelle, senior vice president of the Humane Society's U.S. branch. "Just because you're capable of something doesn't mean you should...
...Bush's economic, foreign and trade policy advisers are warning the President that a high tariff could spark a nasty trade spat with U.S. allies. But most of his domestic and political advisers are telling him protecting U.S. steel is the right thing to do. Bush may try to split the difference with a modest tariff, but both the union and the manufacturers insist that a half-measure won't suffice. One sign that Bush takes the issue seriously: He added it to Vice President Dick Cheney's portfolio. The steelworkers will hold a rally this week in Washington...
McDougall led off in a 56.68 backstroke split, a new team record. Lead-off swims can count for records because swimmers respond to the sound of the gun, as opposed to the relay take-off, which allows swimmers to anticipate the incoming teammate...
Sophomore breaststroker Erica De Benedetto was second in the water with a solid breaststroke split of 1:04.09. What was yet to come was nothing short of amazing for the Harvard team...
Ward finished off the Crimson’s attack by downing Brown freestyler and Jamaican Olympian Dawn Chuck in the final 100 with a stellar 49.98 split. Ward capped off Harvard’s second relay record of the night, touching the wall in a cumulative time...