Word: affirming
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Another test is due shortly. In a few weeks the Senate will affirm the House's decision to revoke the Federal Government's ban on fetal-tissue research. Unlike the freedom to paint what one chooses, this issue has severe consequences for millions of Americans afflicted with diseases like Parkinson's and juvenile diabetes. Because the tissue required to aid these sufferers comes from aborted fetuses, the Bush Administration has prevented federal support of the necessary research. For the conservatives who control U.S. health policy, the legal status of abortion is immaterial. "Yes, abortion is still legal," acknowledges James Mason...
While some may not agree with Reverend Gomes' interpretation of Christian scripture, the Christian tradition has long sustained various Biblical interpretation. We recognize Reverend Gomes as a vibrant participant in this ongoing conversation and thus we affirm him as a servant of God. Dianne Stewart President, Harambee
...life candidates -- starting with the President -- to be called to account by voters. Since becoming Ronald Reagan's vice-presidential running mate in 1980, Bush has gingerly staked out a position consistent with his party's anti-choice plank. This year, with all five major Democratic hopefuls rushing to affirm their pro-choice credentials, Bush might try to move toward the center as November approaches. But in some recent state elections, candidates who tiptoed away from pro-life positions got little thanks from voters. With the New Hampshire primary only weeks away, the President must also protect his right flank...
Among the minor characters, Julius Baker(a.k.a. John Brown) is worth watching out for.Played by Thomas Derrah, he portrays to perfectiona wimp with a social conscience. He is a walkingcontradiction, unable to reconcile his need to"affirm his manhood" with his belief in theequality of the sexes. Royal E. Miller, playingthe aviator Joey Percival is also riveting, as hetreads the fine line between gentleman and brute...
...purpose was to affirm and enhance, identify and encourage the varieties of cultural and ethic experiences at Harvard, not making everybody conform to one norm, but also not encouraging a separatist mentality, which is what a Third World center tends to do," says Gomes. "We felt that the richness Harvard was beginning to experience through its diversity of students should not be accidental but intentional...