Chris and Sheril report that the 600lb gorilla is in the room - the Science Debate 2008 just signed on probably its most powerful sponsor to date: The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, making the possibility of the debate happening even more realistic. Now read what Josh has to say about it. I agree.
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