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...Bush have voiced particularly sharp rancor over what they term the "intrusive" questions in this year's long form (delivered to one in six U.S. households). Apparently, some people find the idea of disclosing their income level and commuting practices to the federal government to be wholly disagreeable, even though answers will be kept confidential for years to come. Lott initially urged Mississipians to answer only the census questions they found acceptable. Bush indicated that he would fill out his form, but only because it was the short version - he wasn't so sure he'd be willing...
...Though this year's budget is larger than last year's by nearly $4 million--a 3.7 percent increase--D'Alessandro's proposal adds just $1.1 million in new programs, including the $274,000 already allocated for teacher training at the high school...
...place a high value on a diversity of student activities, even though individuals might disagree with viewpoints espoused by some of these groups. Similarly, we should aspire to fund health services that will best serve the entire community, even though individuals may object to particular medical procedures. UHS should terminate its abortion refund option immediately...
...were convicted before effective DNA techniques were developed. In some states, however, the prosecution may refuse to release samples for DNA testing after conviction. Many states also have time limits, some as low as six months after conviction, beyond which no new evidence of innocence may be introduced--even though wrongfully convicted inmates are incarcerated for seven and a half years on average before their innocence is discovered. The bill would require the federal government and states receiving certain federal grants to make DNA testing available in cases where it could provide evidence of innocence and to offer...
...Though environmentalists are raising loud alarms about the dangers of a genetically modified "super salmon," continued overfishing and increasing demand for cheap protein sources probably mean its advent is inevitable. An American firm is reported to have developed genetically modified (GM) salmon that grows 10 times faster than normal farm-raised varieties, according to a BBC report, a development that could cut the cost of raising salmon by more than half...