Pardon-gate episode needs closure
The editorial urges closure on the Clinton pardon controversy as Congress debates hearings and potential questions. It notes pardons were legal though controversial, dismisses calls for further legal action, and argues to move on while acknowledging past actions.
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Harpootlian Says DNC Should Watch South Carolina
South Carolina Democratic chair Harpootlian notes the DNC may look to the state if Thurmond leaves the Senate. He suggests Hodges could name a successor if Thurmond cannot complete his term and urges national leaders to pay attention amid a evenly divided Senate.
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Jim Hodges
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Glten Standard Publisher Personnel Notes
Scott B. Hunter Timothy E. O Briant and James R. Bennett Jr. cited in pressroom and systems roles with Timothy E O Briant supervising press operations and James R Bennett Jr. overseeing auger systems under J David Boyd.
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James R. Bennett Jr
J. David Boyd
Genome analysis sparks debate on what it means to be human
Scientists caution against equating humanness with genes and urge a broader view. The first genome analyses by Celera and the Public project show about 36 percent differences, with humans likely possessing around 30 000 genes. Paabo warns genomics alone cannot define humanity, highlighting the need for historians sociologists philosophers and theologians in interpreting the findings.
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Celera Genomics
J. Craig Venter
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Svante Paabo
Max Planck Institute For Evolutionary Anthropology
Germany
Science
Mexico aims bold anti corruption plan to curb mordidas
President Vicente Fox to unveil a National Plan to Fight Corruption with internal controls, shortened permits, a media campaign, and a government wide e licensing program. Comptroller Francisco Barrio Terrazas says the new government has credibility to push reform. Critics urge prosecutions of past officials to prove genuine change.
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Vicente Fox
Fox
Mexico City
Transparency International
Francisco Barrio Terrazas
Tecnologico de Monterrey University
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The Promise of Scripture and the Kingdom to Come
Frank Gilbert of Aiken argues against the immortality of the soul and the idea of heaven as post mortal destiny. He cites early church fathers and Scripture to claim God’s Kingdom will restore creation and bring a risen, renewed earth and body. He urges adherence to biblical promises over Greek philosophical concepts.
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Justine Martyr
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Jesus
Frank Gilbert Aiken
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