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The Pac-10 board has given commissioner Larry Scott the authority to pursue any possible expansion for the conference.Scott spoke following the conclusion of the conference meetings in San Francisco on Sunday. Earlier in the day, he addressed the chancellors and presidents about possible expansion and was given authority to move ahead without having to go back to the board for approval.
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