Bruce had a disagreement with a new federal agency set up to give additional funds for college to individuals with an aptitude for math. after a hearing, the agency determined that bruce had no aptitude for math and that he would not receive any funding. bruce, however, was not discouraged. he told his friend laura, who just graduated from law school, that he would simply appeal the decision to federal court, have the judge do a fresh review, and provide additional information to the judge regarding his math aptitude that the agency did not have. he feels certain that he will win at the federal court level.