Supreme Court rules states may deny scholarships for clergy training
The court held that states are not required to fund religious training for ministerial careers, marking a shift from broader government support for religion. States may deny taxpayer funded scholarships to divinity students while funding other fields.
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Supreme Court ruling may have limited Iowa impact
The decision led by Chief Justice is expected to affect few Iowa cases says Gary Nichols of the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. The ruling discusses whether religiously affiliated schools and ministry studies fall under state financial aid rules. The 7-2 decision critiques state discrimination claims involving a divinity student scholarship.
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Court upholds Ban on Public Funds for Religious Education
The opinion, joined by most of the court, notes Washington bans public funds for religious education, a Blaine amendment tradition dating to anti Catholic sentiment in the 19th century. The Davey case follows a 1997 ruling on tax money for religious schools, with potential impact on voucher programs.
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Discovery in monkeys may unlock HIV blockers
Harvard researchers report that the TRIM5 alpha protein in monkeys stops HIV by disrupting the virus coat after cell entry. The finding explains primate resistance and could guide drug or vaccine development. NIH officials predict broad research impact and new therapies.
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