Embryonic stem cell research supporters are urging President George W. Bush to withdraw his threat to veto legislation that would allow federal funding for the controversial studies. The bill, which passed the House a year ago, is expected to gain broad bipartisan support in the Senate when it comes to a vote later this month, but it may not win the necessary two-thirds margin required to override a veto. The bill would accelerate stem cell research by easing existing restrictions and supporting studies that use stem cells derived from human embryos.
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Bush Maintains Hard Stance on Stem Cell Bill
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire July 12, 2006 11:48 AMEmbryonic stem cell research supporters are urging President George W. Bush to withdraw his threat to veto legislation that would allow federal funding for the controversial studies. The bill, which passed the House a year ago, is expected to gain broad bipartisan support in the Senate when it comes to a vote later this month, but it may not win the necessary two-thirds margin required to override a veto. The bill would accelerate stem cell research by easing existing restrictions and supporting studies that use stem cells derived from human embryos.