The FDA appears not so much closed as split between various factions, with a minority of junior scientists determined to push an ultra-aggressive regulation strategy even after higher level science reviews consider but reject their input.

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This was the result of a 1:5 result split that occurred after the market closed on November 9th.

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Citi expects the split to take place after trading has closed on May 6, 2011.

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Families that were split up cannot easily reunite, because the border remains closed.

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