Backers: We have stem cell votes - Bush veto expected

NNN0LHI

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Tue May-17-05 09:46 AM
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Backers: We have stem cell votes - Bush veto expected

http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-stem17.html

For years, fertility clinics have been storing thousands of surplus frozen embryos that couples no longer need to get pregnant.

Now a bill that appears close to passage in the U.S. House would allow couples to donate such embryos to federally funded stem cell researchers.

On Monday, three moderate Republicans held a hearing in Chicago on the bill and predicted it will pass when it comes to a vote, probably before Memorial Day.

Because stem cells are extremely adaptable, researchers say they could be used to regenerate tissue and treat such conditions as diabetes, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries.

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babylonsister

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Tue May-17-05 09:49 AM
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1. Buck Fush! We need those stem cells desperately!

This makes me so damn angry!!!!!!!!:grr:

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napi21

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Tue May-17-05 09:50 AM
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2. VETO? Does Shrub even know that word?

I guess it's wishing for too much to hope we have the 67 votes to over-ride, huh?

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pookieblue

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Tue May-17-05 09:55 AM
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3. Can someone please explain something to me.

He is so against Stem Cell research but says nothing about the thousands of Frozen Embryos that might end up discarded or remain frozen ??

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leesa

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Tue May-17-05 09:58 AM
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4. He doesn't give a rat's ass about stem cell research. He is conning the

Fundies...such an amazingly easy thing to do!

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Barrett808

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Tue May-17-05 10:01 AM
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6. Word. n/t

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renaissanceguy

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Tue May-17-05 10:00 AM
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5. Maybe he thinks he can use his microwave

to thaw them and grow babies.

http://www.cafepress.com/liberalissues.21518002

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fob

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Tue May-17-05 10:02 AM
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7. That bumper sticker needs a second line that reads; "That's a job

for the GOP"

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rndmprsn

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Tue May-17-05 10:05 AM
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8. so fucking sad...

how many more ppl have to die before some rethugs the courage to stand up against the fundies/anti-science/anti-logic/anti-rational crazies!

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triguy46

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Tue May-17-05 10:07 AM
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9. Very consistent with his view

of a culture of life (sic).

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