Stem
Cell Research
I support federal funding for a number of areas of scientific inquiry, including stem cell research, with appropriate safeguards. We should draw a clear line in prohibiting "human cloning" while not eliminating valuable stem cell research opportunities.
Although I appreciate the President's effort to take a balanced approach in evaluating this controversial area of research, I remain concerned that the Adminstration's arbitrary deadlines and constraints on non-reproductive embryonic stem cell research may waste precious time for those suffering from debilitating diseases. Further delay may cost many the chance of a cure or treatment.
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SENATOR DICK DURBIN'S LEGISLATIVE
AGENDA
NATIONAL DEFENSE:
Airport Security
Cuba Relations
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty
Homeland Security
Iraq Relations
Middle East Policy
War on Terrorism
ECONOMY:
Energy Policy
Federal Income Taxes
Internet Sales Tax
Minimum Wage
O'Hare Modernization
Trade
Transportation
DOMESTIC ISSUES:
Campaign Finance Reform
Death Penalty
Education
Farm Subsidies
Gay/Lesbian Rights
Gun Control
Health Care
HIV/AIDS
Labor
Patient's Bill of Rights
Right to Choose
Social Security
Stem Cell Research
Veterans
Welfare Reform
Women's Issues
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