She has also accepted an invitation to address the British parliament on 21 June.

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Over twenty distinguished scientists and public figures have accepted an invitation to give a keynote address at ESOF2012.

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Is the hesitation to accept the invitation over any concern that the President may not be well received in efforts to address the global AIDS epidemic?

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Last month, Buckner-Webb received an invitation to join the KKK. The handwritten envelope was sent to her home address.

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