Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Obama Overturns Bush Stem Cell Policy
President Obama has lifted restrictions that prevented federal funding of labs using embryonic stem cells for research. What do you think?
Mindy Kane,
Systems Analyst
“I expected a higher moral standard from Obama, but it looks like he’s just another pawn of the severed-spinal-cord lobby.”
Kyle McConnell,
Veterinary Assistant
"I believe that embryos are humans, but fortunately I can't bring myself to care about people I don't know."
Miles Proctor,
Consultant
"Yeah, I get it. Obama's the 'cool' president."
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11.20.09
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After more than 56 years in office, 92-year-old Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) has become the longest-serving member of Congress. What do you...
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11.19.09
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The Obama administration will propose that safety regulations for subways and commuter trains be put under the jurisdiction of the federal...
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11.18.09
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Researchers from North Carolina's Wake Forest University successfully engineered a replacement erectile tissue that, when implanted in the penises of...
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11.17.09
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The Federal Reserve is prohibiting banks from collecting overdraft fees on purchases paid with a debit card unless customers opt in to programs that...
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11.16.09
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After airing five episodes, ABC has canceled the Kelsey Grammer disgraced-CEO-returns-to-small-hometown sitcom Hank. What do you...
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11.13.09
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The outspoken CNN anchor announced Wednesday that he was resigning, effective immediately. What do you think?