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Thursday, April 19, 2007

Embryonic stem cell passes Senate; Veto promised

WASHINGTON, D.C. (W.) April 13, 2007 -- The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that would reduce restrictions on federally funded stem cell research, 63-34, but President Bush has promised another veto.

"Scientists believe that stem cells have the potential for medical breakthroughs in treating debilitating medical diseases and disorders," Bush said. "However, the advancement of science and medicine need not conflict with the ethical imperative to protect every human life."

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