I think we've discussed the relative merits of the different ways to do this to death. This is a 100 percent political question at this point.

And it's certainly not for the lack of effort on the part of researchers.

Over 68,000 residents participated in federal aid in 2004. Most of them were the working poor, majority African American, holding jobs in hospitality and retail.

I have a rendezvous with Death At some disputed barricade, When Spring comes back with rustling shade And apple blossoms fill the air

The additional six-month penalty may seem harsh, but that's the penalty for three violations. Two independent labs confirmed the three positives, which happened on Jan. 27, Jan. 29 and Jan. 31, and the stewards issued their ruling (on Thursday).

We implemented the testing so that we could set forth a level playing field for the horsemen and the wagering public and a safe environment for the competing horses and the overall integrity of the sport.