Baptist Press - Federal suit challenges stem cell funding guidelines - News with a Christian PerspectivePosted on Aug 28, 2009 | by Tom Strode
WASHINGTON (BP)--The Obama administration's guidelines for federal funding of stem cell research that results in the destruction of human embryos have been challenged in court, and a lawyer behind the suit says he thinks its "chances are very good."
The National Institutes of Health's decision to fund embryonic stem cell research is "unethical, scientifically unnecessary, fiscally irresponsible and counterproductive," opponents said in their complaint filed Aug. 19 in District of Columbia federal court.
Their suit contends the guidelines violate a 13-year-old congressional ban on funds for research that destroys embryos. It also says the National Institutes of Health (NIH) failed to follow procedures required by law before issuing the guidelines, including in its dismissal of substantial studies that show other stem cells are "ethically and medically superior alternatives." ...
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Monday, August 31, 2009, 8:18am EDT
New York plans to invest $20.4 million in stem-cell research.
Gov. David Paterson announced that $5.4 million will be earmarked to recruit research fellows to research institutions in New York. The remaining $15.4 million will be used to establish "multi-institutional research facilities" that will be shared by researchers from across the state.
"Investment in stem cell research is part of our vision to make New York a global leader in the new economy," Paterson said.
New York State Health Commissioner Richard Daines, who is also the chair of the Empire State Stem Cell Board, said the funding will "ensure the best and the brightest new stem-cell investigators conduct their research in New York state."
The governor put out two Requests for Applications. More detail on the applications, which are due Dec. 1, is available at the state's Web site.
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