Here is the video that I used in my presentation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BitVZLX58yg&sid=10302688906
It is a great video that explains a lot about stem cells. I encourage watching at least the first 10 minutes.
Here is an article on the promise of adult stem cells:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/02/070227121355.htm
Also, this is a transcript of a speech that President Bush gave in 2001:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/08/20010809-2.html
This was a little while before his veto on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
These are just to get you started. There is a lot to know in the field of stem cells, and it is sure to become an integral part of our lives in the future....
Monday, May 26, 2008
Contact Info for PA Senators
If you would like to take matters further, and speak to one of our senators about this pressing issue, here is their contact information:
Congressman Arlen Specter:
United States Senate
711 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3802
Phone: 202-224-4254
Fax: 202-228-1229
Congressman Bob Casey, Jr.:
United States Senate
383 Russel Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3802
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0603
Congressman Arlen Specter:
United States Senate
711 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3802
Phone: 202-224-4254
Fax: 202-228-1229
Congressman Bob Casey, Jr.:
United States Senate
383 Russel Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-3802
Phone: 202-224-6324
Fax: 202-228-0603
Politician Stances on Stem Cell Research
The current politicians' stances on Stem Cell Research (SCR) cannot be summed up easily.
I hope this helps anyone who is interested in knowing the current stances on SCR, and helps eligible voters make a choice come election time.
Hilary Clinton is strongly in favor of SCR, and promises to raise funds for future SCR and to expand it to include more stem cell lines.
Here is a link to learn more about her stance on the issue: http://www.votehillary.org/CMS/node/737 .
Barack Obama also favors SCR, but not as strongly as Clinton. He believes that stem cells provide the key for future medical breakthroughs, but is leaning heavily towards only using existing stem cell lines.
Here is a link to learn more about his stance on the issue:
http://obama.senate.gov/speech/060717-statement_of_su/index.php .
John McCain is strongly against using human embryonic stem cells for research, but is more than willing to expand research using adult stem cells.
Here is his view on the subject:
http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/95b18512-d5b6-456e-90a2-12028d71df58.htm .
Ron Paul has no problem with SCR, but is against the federal funding of it. That is why he has backed President Bush in his veto of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005.
His stance is explained here:
http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul252.html .
I hope this helps anyone who is interested in knowing the current stances on SCR, and helps eligible voters make a choice come election time.
Hilary Clinton is strongly in favor of SCR, and promises to raise funds for future SCR and to expand it to include more stem cell lines.
Here is a link to learn more about her stance on the issue: http://www.votehillary.org/CMS/node/737 .
Barack Obama also favors SCR, but not as strongly as Clinton. He believes that stem cells provide the key for future medical breakthroughs, but is leaning heavily towards only using existing stem cell lines.
Here is a link to learn more about his stance on the issue:
http://obama.senate.gov/speech/060717-statement_of_su/index.php .
John McCain is strongly against using human embryonic stem cells for research, but is more than willing to expand research using adult stem cells.
Here is his view on the subject:
http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/95b18512-d5b6-456e-90a2-12028d71df58.htm .
Ron Paul has no problem with SCR, but is against the federal funding of it. That is why he has backed President Bush in his veto of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005.
His stance is explained here:
http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul252.html .
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