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Sen. McConnell Says Filibuster Of Supreme Court Nominee Sotomayor Remains Possible
Appearing on CBS" "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel (R-Ky.) said that Senate Republicans have not ruled out a filibuster on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, The Hill reports. Although McConnell acknowledged that he has "consistently opposed filibustering judges," he added that the "precedent was established" when Democrats filibustered Miguel Estrada, an appeals court nominee under former President George W. Bush. When asked to clarify his statement, McConnell added, "The Democrats have firmly established that as a precedent, but that doesn"t mean you are going to use it" (Blake, The Hill, 6/14). McConnell also said that it is "way too early to be talking about whether or not anybody opposes this nominee" (Schieffer, "Face the Nation," CBS, 6/14).According to The Hill, McConnell is the first top GOP senator to state that a filibuster is a possibility, as most other Republicans have said only that it is too early to determine if it should be an option. Republicans "face a difficult path" if they choose to filibuster Sotomayor because party members have long decried judicial filibusters, The Hill reports (The Hill, 6/14).
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Triathletes' Sperm Being Damaged By High Levels Of Cycling Training
The high-intensity training undertaken by triathletes has a significant impact on the quality of their sperm, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard 29 June. Professor Diana Vaamonde, from the University of Cordoba Medical School, Cordoba, Spain, said that the triathletes who did the most cycling training had the worst sperm morphology.
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Genes From Man's Best Friend May Help In The Search For A Cure For Brain Cancer
Pinpointing the genes involved in human brain cancer can be like looking for a needle in a haystack, and sometimes the needle you find may not be the right one. By comparing human and canine genomes, researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered that a gene commonly believed to be involved in meningiomas-tumors that affect the meninges, or thin covering, of the human brain and account for one out of four adult brain tumors -may not be as key for tumor formation as previously thought, and they"ve narrowed the search for the real culprit.
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Terrence Higgins Trust Looks For New Members To Join 'Telling It Straight' - A Support Group For Heterosexual People Living With HIV In Sussex

THT is calling for people to join its support group "Telling it straight". The group is aimed at heterosexual men and women living with HIV in Sussex. The group meets every fourth Tuesday of each month in the evening. The next group session will take place on Tuesday 23rd at 6-8pm at THT"s centre in Brighton. Stigma and discrimination around HIV can make it difficult to know who you can talk to. "Telling it straight" is an informal and easy going support group for anyone who has been diagnosed as HIV positive. It"s a confidential space where people can provide each other with support and share experiences about how they are coping with HIV and life in general. It"s also a great place to find out about other support services on offer in Sussex. Sue Peters, Regional Manager for THT in Sussex said "This is a dedicated support group for heterosexual people living with HIV in Sussex. Up until now the only option would have been to go to a support group in London. But it"s really important that local support is available because when you"re living with HIV your life can seem much more complex than before you had the virus. Some people find it reassuring to talk to other people who are in a similar situation, or to meet people who have had HIV for several years and are living well. If you"d like information or support, or if you"d just like to meet other people, please come along." Terrence Higgins Trust


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