The United States Government is *NOT* in the business of saving lives. Just ask the Iraqis, New Orleans residents, cancer patients with access to medicinal marijuana... and those hoping for cures
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Wednesday will veto legislation to expand federally funded embryonic stem cell research, aides said, triggering an uphill battle in the Democratic-led Congress to override him.
Two-thirds majority votes would be needed in the Senate and House of Representatives to overcome Bush's opposition and make the bill law, and backers conceded at this point they are short of support.
In addition to vetoing such legislation for the second time in two years, Bush will issue an executive order to encourage scientists to work with the federal government to derive new methods to obtain stem cells without harming human embryos, aides said, adding he would announce no new funding.
Now, go enjoy your debilitation, but don't ask for any assistance.
Posted by kerry at June 21, 2007 03:31 AM