|
|
Article: LET SCIENCE PURSUE STEM CELL RESEARCH RECENT VOTES IN MADISON AND WASHINGTON SUGGEST SUPPORT FOR STEM CELL RESEARCH IS GAINING POLITICAL GROUND.(OPINION)(Editorial)
- Article from:
- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- June 7, 2005
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2005 Capital Newspapers. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
A bipartisan consensus in favor of allowing scientists to pursue stem cell research is showing signs of exercising political clout in Madison and Washington.
Wisconsin should encourage this moderate coalition to grow so that it can fend off persistent efforts to block government funding for embryonic stem cell experiments.
At stake is not only the potential for medical advancements that could save lives but also Wisconsin's potential to become a hotbed for stem cell research and the biotechnology industry that it could spawn.
The latest policy battle over stem cell research in Wisconsin occurred at the state Capitol last week. Wisconsin Right ...