[Q]: The constitutionality of outlawing partial birth abortion is not an open question .

Defenders of the partial birth abortion ban downplayed the legal challenges .
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[A]: no

[Q]: Sirius recently began carrying National Public Radio , a deal pooh-poohed by XM because it doesn 't include popular shows like " All Things Considered " and " Morning Edition . "

Sirius carries National Public Radio , although it doesn 't include popular shows such as " All Things Considered " and " Morning Edition . "
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[A]: no

[Q]: Duke and North Carolina have been resolute in their positions against expansion .

Two schools , Duke and North Carolina , have steadfastly opposed expansion .
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[A]: yes

[Q]: Nursing schools turned away more than 5,000 qualified applicants in the past year because of shortages of faculty and classroom space .

The American Association of Nursing Colleges reported that schools turned away more than 5,000 qualified applicants last year .
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[A]:
no