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National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice and her deputy Stephen Hadley were informed of the FBI's probe into AIPAC at least two years ago, according to a U.S. official. But that did not hinder numerous contacts between AIPAC and top Administration officials as well as congressional leaders of both parties. The lobbying group derives its power from its backing among influential Jewish Americans. Just last May, President George W. Bush attended AIPAC's annual conference in Washington and thanked the organization for "serving the cause of America" and bringing to public attention the threat of Iran's development of nuclear...
...Getting ready] might hinder me getting as much sleep as I’d life for the next couple of weeks,” Farrar said, “but it won’t affect our performance...
Short-term stressors with high stakes--like the SATs or the bar exam--appeared to hinder the immune response by suppressing Th1 cells, which normally activate killer cells and wound-healing chemicals called cytokines. This suppression can also boost the concentration of Th2 cells, which produce antibodies and can make allergies worse...
...That remains to be seen. While Arroyo's inauguration is scheduled for June 30, Poe can still challenge the result, and street protests claiming the President fixed the elections continue to simmer. The lingering acrimony will surely hinder Arroyo as she pursues her top priority: shoring up the country's deteriorating finances. The government is projecting a budget deficit of $3.6 billion, while foreign debt has climbed to $56.7 billion?so high that the Philippines must continue borrowing just to pay off the interest, a situation that could choke the economy's recent growth. The trouble is, the President...
Beyond that, little should hinder the Crimson’s chances. Wind conditions are expected to be optimal, but even if there are unfavorable gusts, heat winners—and Harvard will almost certainly be one—are assigned preferable lanes to mitigate the negative effects...