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A Victory For Stem Cell Research

By TChris, Section Social Justice
Posted on Wed Nov 08, 2006 at 03:26:19 PM EST
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Advocates of stem cell research appear to have won a narrow victory in Missouri.

The amendment, known as the Missouri Stem Cell Research and Cures Initiative, guarantees that any federally allowed stem cell research and treatment can occur in Missouri, including research using human embryos.

The state constitutional amendment was proposed in response to legislative efforts to criminalize stem cell research in the state.

Claire McCaskill's victory in her race for the U.S. Senate was also narrow. McCaskill supports stem cell research, while her vanquished opponent, Jim Talent, opposes it.

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    Thank You Rush! (none / 0) (#1)
    by Beck on Wed Nov 08, 2006 at 08:37:51 PM EST
    Claire McCaskill gave a big "Thank You" to Rush Limbaugh in her victory speech. She said that after he helped raise awareness of her campaign, the money started rolling in.

    Looks like Rush made the Democratic takeover possible. A cynic would say he did it on purpose so that he would have a Democratic congress to moan about for the next two years.

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