Administration to appeal ruling in stem cell case

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Source: Associated Press


Administration to appeal ruling in stem cell case

Justice Department says it will appeal ruling that undercut Obama stem cell regulations

Staff
AP News

Aug 24, 2010 17:34 EDT

The Obama administration will appeal a court ruling that undercut its efforts to expand stem cell research, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

The appeal is expected this week, said spokesman Matthew Miller.

On Monday, a federal judge ruled that the stem cell research violated the will of Congress in prohibiting the destruction of human embryos.

National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins said dozens of studies of promising stem cell therapies — about $54 million worth — would have to stop because of the court ruling that temporarily forbids any additional money from being granted.




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[Diane R]

1. Yay. This is ONE of the reason's I'm thrilled Obama is our Pres.

I have a friend who has just been (at an early age) diagnosed with one of the illnesses stem cells may one day cure. I'm so thankful for President Obama.