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Article: Washington Roundup Stem Cell Reversal: Frist Throws Support To Cause By Aaron Lorenzo Washington Editor.
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- BIOWORLD Today
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- August 2, 2005
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WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) is singing a new song on embryonic stem cell research, but his tune probably won't do enough to secure expanded federal funding. "Embryonic stem cell research must be supported," he said on the Senate floor Friday before beginning month-long congressional recess. "It's time for a modified policy - the right policy for this moment in time." While his support increases the likelihood that the Senate will pass the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, which already cleared in the House, President George Bush's veto power remains a likely obstacle. The administration continues to indicate that the measure won't be signed ...