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Some might argue that hiring a woman specifically because she is female is reverse discrimination. They might say that candidates should be chosen because of experience and skills that they can bring to the job, without considering sex as a factor...
Fowler-Finn said that Saheed's work over the last few months was a large factor leading to his permanent appointment...
...servicemen and women confirmed dead in Iraq since the war began in March, 2003, has now reached 2,987. That tally, however, doesn't account for the 13 Americans fighters whose deaths have yet to be officially confirmed by the Department of Defense, which most news organizations factor in to their count, bringing the number to a grim 3,000. December has been a particularly cruel month: at least 107 troops have died in Iraq over the past four week - the third largest monthly U.S. death toll since the invasion of Iraq. Here's a quick look behind the numbers...
...business interests have actually been a factor in curbing innovations, the GAO found. During the past decade the pharmaceutical industry has tended to focus on "blockbuster drugs" for large patient populations that can generate as much as $1 billion in annual sales, while ignoring "other drugs for more limited populations that generate much less revenue." Manufacturers find "me too" drug development less risky and more potentially lucrative than research into brand-new medications. Drug company mergers in the early 1990s also have resulted in the larger firms' scaling back R&D into new drugs as they look to cut costs...
Additionally, wealthier students can afford the risk of not receiving adequate financial aid when they apply in early decision programs, where students admitted in December are required to enroll. When financial aid is a determining factor, an applicant should be able to wait to compare packages from all schools before committing to one. Colleges must seek the best applicants for their incoming classes and stop perpetuating the image of elite colleges as only for the socio-economically elite. Higher education has a long tradition of being reserved for those who can afford it, and convoluted admissions policies only validate this...