Congress Debates
Federal Embryonic Stem Cell Research Funding Program - President
Promises to Veto any Funding Measures or Bills
July 17th 2006
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Congress will be debating embryonic stem cell research this week, while
the President has threatened to use his veto power for the first time if
a funding measure is passed. Even though polls show 70 percent of
Americans support embryonic stem cell research, the President banned the
use of federal funding back in 2001.
Many involved in the research say there is a potential to cure many
diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Recent research even
indicates that embryonic stem cells could be used to heal paralyzed
patients.
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Stem cells are the bodies “master cells”, and are the source of all
cells and tissues. They come from a ball of cells known as a blastocyst
which develops five to seven days after conception. The adult stems
cells found in children and adults are less flexible in what they can
become, thus making them much less useful. The federal government has
still been funding adult stem cell research.
Bush has taken a strong stance against embryonic stem cell research,
comparing it to abortion. The Catholic Church and some other religious
organizations have also been against the research.
Scientists believe that the more money devoted to the research, the
faster we can find out if embryonic stem cells can solve these medical
problems. But even if Congress allocates money to the research, the
President will likely veto it.
Dan Wilson
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