"We are hoping this study will in some small way help people feel more comfortable with the idea of removing a dam, and that more people will see it for what it is, " Johnson said.

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The Federal Reserve subsequently reduced interest rates, and some investors are hoping for further reductions to help the economy along.

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Republicans are trying to make political gain of the Sotomayor confirmation drama as well, looking past the momentum her nomination has in the Senate and hoping some of the issues raised this week might help some Republicans in next year's midterm elections.

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It also led to the Federal Reserve subsequently cutting interest rates by 0.5%, and some investors are now hoping for further reductions to help the economy along.

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Woodson was hoping he would be able to rest Anthony and Smith, and with some help from the other Knicks, he got his wish.

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Ziad Jarrah's family said he had spent some time in Afghanistan 18 months ago, but they are hoping the documentation released to CNN may help clear his name.

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And counselors who are now starting to arrive, especially from a U.N. organization, UNICEF, are hoping to be finally be able to at least identify some of the worst cases and give them some help.

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