Stem-Cell Research - news
Poll: Half of conservative Christians favor embryonic research
WASHINGTON (BP)—Two-thirds of Americans, including half of conservative Christians, approve of stem cell research that destroys human embryos, according to a recent survey. more »
by: Tom Strode - Oct 17, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research
Bills related to ‘life’ issues await Senate action
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Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (S. 471/H.R. 810)—The Senate is expected to vote after it reconvenes on this bill that would provide federal funds for stem cell research that destroys embryos. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 31, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Abortion, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National
Senate expected to OK funds for embryonic research
The U.S. Senate will return Sept. 6 from its five-week recess with the expectation that it will approve federal funds for destructive embryonic stem cell research. more »
by: Tom Strode - Aug 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
Frist endorses stem cell funds; Land ‘brokenhearted’
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist endorsed legislation July 29 to provide federal funds for stem cell research that destroys embryos—putting him at odds with President Bush while at the same time giving renewed hope to backers of the controversial experimentation and stunning its foes. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 29, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation
Senate vote on funding destructive research nears
The Senate is expected to vote soon on a bill to provide federal funds for research that destroys human embryos.
The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission urged 16 Republican and two Democratic senators to vote against the measure in a July 13 letter from its president, Richard Land. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jul 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation
Specter expects Senate to override veto on stem cells
The stem cell battle continues in Congress, with Sen. Arlen Specter, R.-Pa., warning President Bush he expects to have enough votes to override a veto of a bill that would provide federal funds for destructive embryonic research. more »
by: Tom Strode - Jun 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation
Stem cell bill passes House but falls short of override
The House of Representatives passed a bill May 24 to provide federal funds for stem cell research that destroys embryos but fell about 50 votes short of the two-thirds majority that would be needed to override a promised presidential veto. more »
by: Tom Strode - May 13, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation
Administration officials criticize Bush stem cell policy
Some officials in President Bush’s administration criticized his opposition to federal funding of destructive embryonic stem cell research during a recent congressional hearing. more »
by: Tom Strode - Apr 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, Social Issues
House vote expected on stem-cell policy
The Republican leadership of the House of Representatives has promised a vote on legislation designed to liberalize President Bush’s policy on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. more »
by: Tom Strode - Mar 31, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation
U.N. General Assembly OKs nonbinding cloning ban
The United Nations General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution March 8 calling on its members to enact comprehensive bans on human cloning. more »
by: Tom Strode - Mar 15, 2005 - topic(s): Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research