WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Bush used his veto power Wednesday for the first time since taking office 5 1/2 years ago, saying that an embryonic stem-cell research bill "crossed a moral boundary." ~ CNN.com - PoliticsI'm in the middle on this issue... when it comes to helping cure and aid those with diabetes, it strikes a personal cord.
Scientists say stem cells could be a renewable source of replacement cells and tissues to treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, spinal cord injuries, diabetes, strokes, burns and more.
Also in a statement, Lawrence T. Smith, chairman of the American Diabetes Association, called the veto "a devastating setback for the 20.8 million American children and adults with diabetes -- and those who love and care for them."- - -
Stem Cell Information: The official National Institutes of Health resource for stem cell research
Stem Cells and Diabetes
American Diabetes Association - Stem Cell Research
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Disappointing huh. Just lost a family cousin to one of the diseases that could have been helped by stem cell :(
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