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LIFE DIGEST: ‘Scary’ account of first human cloning effort published
WASHINGTON (BP)—The first published account of an attempt to clone a human baby demonstrates how far short of his goal a would-be cloning pioneer fell but how dangerous he remains, biomedical specialists said. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 24, 2006
Topic: Life, Cloning, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Social Issues, Science
Ted Stone’s compassion, persistence noted at funeral
DURHAM, N.C. (BP)—Appreciation and celebration permeated the funeral of evangelist Ted Stone, who died July 16 “doing what he loved to do,” several observers said at the July 21 gathering at Grace Baptist Church in Durham, N.C. more »
By Norm Miller - Jul 24, 2006
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House fails to override Bush’s veto of embryonic stem cell bill
WASHINGTON (BP)—The House of Representatives failed July 19 to overturn President Bush’s veto earlier in the day of legislation that would have funded stem cell research that destroys human embryos. more »
By staff - Jul 20, 2006
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues, Science
With first veto of presidency, Bush blocks bill that would destroy embryos for stem cells
WASHINGTON (BP)—President Bush used his veto power for the first time July 19, rejecting a bill that would have funded stem cell research that destroys embryos. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 19, 2006
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues, Science
Tactics against alternative cell bill ‘anti-science, anti-life’
WASHINGTON (BP)—Is embryonic-like research that produces results without death not enough for some members of Congress? Will they be satisfied only with government funding of experiments that destroy life? more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 19, 2006
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues, Science
Senate O.K.s embryonic stem cell funds, but lacks two-thirds majority for veto override
WASHINGTON (BP)—The Senate approved legislation July 18 to fund destructive embryonic stem cell research but failed to achieve the two-thirds majority needed to override a presidential veto. more »
By staff - Jul 18, 2006
Topic: Life, Stem-Cell Research, Citizenship, Legislation, National, Social Issues, Science
Courts uphold pro-marriage initiatives in Neb., Tenn.
WASHINGTON (BP)—A federal appeals court has provided defenders of marriage an important victory, reversing a judge’s decision and reinstating Nebraska’s constitutional amendment defining the institution as only between a man and a woman. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 17, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Family, Marriage, Sexual Purity, Homosexuality, Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Court permits pro-life plates in two states
The Supreme Court declined June 26 to accept challenges to Louisiana and Tennessee’s approval of pro-life license plates, meaning such auto tags will be permitted in those states. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 14, 2006
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Land: Ruling will impair protection of Americans
The Supreme Court’s June 29 invalidation of military commissions to try terrorist suspects will hamper President Bush’s attempts to keep Americans safe, ERLC President Richard Land said. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 14, 2006 - (1)
Topic: Citizenship, Human Rights, National, Social Issues, War
High court accepts second partial birth case
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a second case involving the federal Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act.
The high court announced June 19 it had accepted an appeal from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which struck down the 2003 law. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 14, 2006
Topic: Life, Abortion, Citizenship, Human Rights, Legislation, National, Social Issues
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