In the absence of some such conviction about the economic contribution of the university, would America's Congress have agreed this summer to pump billions of extra dollars into public support for students?

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The good news is that the hills are not-that-high and your small group (maximum 14) will be accompanied by professional local cyclist-guide, as well as a support car for those too pooped to pump.

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In one pamphlet aimed at promoting breastfeeding, for example, the CDC encourages women to talk to their employers and demand breastfeeding support (time and a place to pump, for example, or hours that enable the woman to return home to breastfeed).

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But she noted that the sale and support of currently approved and commercial therapies, including the SynchroMed pump, is not affected by this action.

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Mr Blair's message came ahead of a nationwide petrol boycott of garages - "Dump the Pump" - planned for 1 August, which has attracted a huge amount of support via the Internet.

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But he said after "pump-priming" the brand, it was now the right time to look for others to come forward to support it.

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