Mr. Hoff said the coalition is exploring a variety of ways to block the proposal from taking effect, including the possibility of a legal challenge.

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There was one comment, however, that may be worth exploring in a separate post if and when the block goes away.

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Life, which has managed only single-digit revenue growth despite the success of its Ion Torrent DNA sequencing division, has been on the auction block since January, when it announced it was exploring strategic options.

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