United States Seen Lagging on Stem Cell Research
(London, Reuters Health, 6/1/06)

Colorado Democrat Rep. Diana DeGette and other members of a bipartisan Congressional delegation are meeting with officials, agencies and scientists in Britain to explore issues related to stem cell research. The delegates report that America’s restrictive policies are causing the US to lose research and investment opportunities and forcing some scientists to move abroad. DeGette and Delaware Republican Rep. Michael Castle have introduced a bill to increase funding for “stem cell research on human embryos that would otherwise be discarded,” but President Bush threatens to veto it. So while stem cell research shows tremendous promise in treating severe diseases, some factions continue to block it, claiming that it violates the sanctity of human life.