Reply #134: AP: House Fails to Override Stem Cell Veto

[Eugene]

House Fails to Override Stem Cell Veto


Thursday July 20, 2006 12:46 AM

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By NEDRA PICKLER

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush rejected legislation Wednesday that could
have multiplied the federal money going into embryonic stem cell research, using
the first veto of his presidency to underscore his stand on the emotionally charged,
life-and-death issue.

A few hours later, the House voted 235-193 to overturn the Bush's veto, 51 short
of the required two-thirds majority.

"This bill would support the taking of innocent human life in the hope of finding
medical benefits for others," Bush said. "It crosses a moral boundary that our
decent society needs to respect."

Most Americans disagree with the president, according to public opinion polls.
A number of lawmakers expressed confidence the legislation would someday become
law and some suggested Bush's stance could hurt Republicans in congressional
elections this fall.

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Full article: http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-5962370,00.html