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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 2003

Page

11

Presbyterian Church Fails to Repeal Gay Clergy Ban

At the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. General Assembly in Denver the ban on gay clergy remained in place despite pressure from opponents and moderates. Leaders sent a repeal proposal to a 2006 task force as activists vowed to press on, arguing more representation of gays and lesbians is needed in church leadership.

Denver Presbyterian Church U.S.A Colorado Convention Center Ne General Assembly Presbyteries Scott Mason Riverside Calif Assembly Cathy Chisholm Weyauwega Wis Chisholm Cynthia Burse Atlanta General Assembly Burse Jim Berkley Bellevue Wash Berkley 215Th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA

Payment incentives for deceased relatives organs donation proposed

A Pittsburgh group asks Congress to allow a test granting 5000 dollars to families who authorize a relative's organs for transplant. They urge rewriting 1984 anti pay rules, arguing incentives would raise donations amid flat trends and thousands on waitlists. Dr Peters emphasizes careful, controlled trials to study the approach.

Pittsburgh Congress Agress Harold Kyriazi University of Pittsburgh United Network For Thomas Peters Jacksonville Fla Peters

Elderly Often Excluded From Cancer Drug Trials

Cancer studies omit older patients from trials meant to improve treatments. Experts say seniors should be given chances to participate in clinical studies and receive state-of-the-art or standard therapies. Dr. Liu notes data show older people are underrepresented in new drug research and treatment use. Dr. Talarico asserts results cannot be extrapolated to all ages.

William Liu and Drug Administration Lilia Talarico

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