September 15, 2006

Stem-Cell Research: a Vexing Issue for States

By JEFFREY BRAINARD

Five states have provided grant money to augment research on human embryonic stem cells, in response to President Bush's policy limiting the use of federal funds for such studies. The National Institutes of Health expects to spend $38-million this year on that type of stem-cell research.

  • California: In a 2004 referendum, voters approved spending $3-billion over 10 years. Litigation by opponents has blocked the financing. The state won an initial court decision in April,

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