Defying Rumors, Bush Administration Defends Status Quo on Title IX

By WELCH SUGGS

Washington

In a decision that surprised many observers, the U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge here last week to dismiss a lawsuit brought by wrestling coaches and advocates of other men's sports. The groups were challenging the Education Department's enforcement of the law governing gender equity in sports and education.

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