1.   But among the dissenting groups not participating are the NAACP, the National Urban League and an organization of black Baptist ministers.

2.   In June, a small dissenting group of international economists and political scientists met to discuss this absence of a full public discourse.

3.   The dissenting group also wants Sallie Mae to spin off its loan servicing unit, Lord said.

4.   The dissenting group also wants Sallie Mae to spin off its loan-servicing unit.

5.   Among the fired members was Fatimah Ahmad, a legislator who leads the dissenting group.

6.   Cardenas downplayed the controversy Tuesday and promised to open a dialogue with the dissenting groups.