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California Backs Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Sun Sep 22, 7:01 PM ET

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) -

California Governor Gray

on Sunday signed a bill backing controversial human

embryonic stem cell research.

"We are going to be the only state in the nation to say it

is appropriate for the state to embark on stem cell research

and not limit it to adult stem cells," the bill's author, state

Senator Deborah Ortiz told a news conference on Sunday.

Last year President Bush (

news -

web sites) placed restrictions on federal

funding for the research, which is opposed by a variety of

groups -- including the Catholic Church.

Stem cells are believed to have the capacity to change into

numerous types of cells and may hold out hope for treatments

for an array of diseases from Parkinson's to cancer.

"As the country ages, I believe more and more Americans

will see the value stem cell research has in enhancing quality

of the lives of the people they love," said after signing

the bill, which becomes law on January 1, 2003.

Opponents argue that creating a tiny embryo and keeping it

alive only long enough to harvest its cells constitutes murder.

They said work with adult stem cells, found in bone marrow and

in various tissues, may be as promising, although many

scientists say both routes need to be followed.

was joined at a news conference by actor

Reeve, best known for his portrayal of "Superman" in a series

of movies and Hollywood producer Jerry Zucker.

Reeve, paralyzed seven years ago when he was thrown from

his horse, has become a stem cell research activist along with

Zucker, whose teenage daughter has type one diabetes.

The bill allows stem cells from any source to be used while

making research subject to a review and permitting process.

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Wow, this is interesting. Reeve will be on Larry King Live tonight at

9 Eastern. No doubt this topic will be discussed.

Take care,

Pam

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> SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - California Governor Gray

on Sunday signed a bill backing controversial human embryonic stem cell

research.

>

>

>

> " We are going to be the only state in the nation to say it is

appropriate for the state to embark on stem cell research and not limit it

to adult stem cells, " the bill's author, state Senator Deborah Ortiz told a

news conference on Sunday.

>

> Last year President Bush ( news - web sites) placed

restrictions on federal funding for the research, which is opposed by a

variety of groups -- including the Catholic Church.

>

> Stem cells are believed to have the capacity to change into

numerous types of cells and may hold out hope for treatments for an array of

diseases from Parkinson's to cancer.

>

> " As the country ages, I believe more and more Americans will

see the value stem cell research has in enhancing quality of the lives of

the people they love, " said after signing the bill, which becomes law

on January 1, 2003.

>

> Opponents argue that creating a tiny embryo and keeping it

alive only long enough to harvest its cells constitutes murder. They said

work with adult stem cells, found in bone marrow and in various tissues, may

be as promising, although many scientists say both routes need to be

followed.

>

> was joined at a news conference by actor

Reeve, best known for his portrayal of " Superman " in a series of movies and

Hollywood producer Jerry Zucker.

>

> Reeve, paralyzed seven years ago when he was thrown from his

horse, has become a stem cell research activist along with Zucker, whose

teenage daughter has type one diabetes.

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> The bill allows stem cells from any source to be used while

making research subject to a review and permitting process.

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