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Bush Prepares to Re-Veto Stem Cell Bill

Without override votes, Dems force prez to renew unpopular rebuff

By Colleen Barry,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 20, 2007 5:17 AM CDT

(Newser) – President Bush plans to sic the third veto of his presidency on a new bill that would soften restrictions on stem-cell research. Congressional Dems sent the bill to the president this week, and it looks eerily similar to one Bush sent back to fail a congressional override in January.

The White House says it supports embryonic stem-cell research as long as it doesn't involve "creating, harming or destroying embryos," and accuses congressional Dems of a political maneuver intended to display the president's unpopular stance—70% of voters polled support expanding research. Dems counter that the fresh bill includes new strictures that take ethical qualms into account.

A Thai officer collects stem cells in a
A Thai officer collects stem cells in a   (Getty Images (by Event))
A Thai officer inspects blood bottles during the stem cells process...
A Thai officer inspects blood bottles during the stem cells process...   (Getty Images (by Event))
President Bush addresses members of Congress during the Congressional Picnic, Tuesday, June 19, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
President Bush addresses members of Congress during the Congressional Picnic, Tuesday, June 19, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)   (Associated Press)
President Bush walks with his first lady Laura Bush as he arrives to address members of Congress during the Congressional Picnic, Tuesday, June 19, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House Washington. (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
President Bush walks with his first lady Laura Bush as he arrives to address members of Congress during the Congressional Picnic, Tuesday, June 19, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House Washington....   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets Alex Walter, 10, of Londonderry, N.H., who has had Type 1 diabetes since he was four, during a discussion dedicated to stem cell research at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., Friday, June 15, 2007. Clinton urged President Bush...
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., greets Alex Walter, 10, of Londonderry, N.H., who has had Type 1 diabetes since he was four, during a discussion dedicated to stem...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., left, talks with Laura Clark, right, and her mother, Kathleen, during a discussion on stem cell research at Dartmouth College, Friday, June 15, 2007, in Hanover, N.H. Clinton urged President Bush Friday to loosen restraints on money for embryonic stem...
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., left, talks with Laura Clark, right, and her mother, Kathleen, during a discussion on stem cell research at Dartmouth College, Friday,...   (Associated Press)
Rep. James Langevin, D-R.I., left, and others, listen as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., seated, right, accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., seated, left, talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 7, 2007, after Pelosi signed a stem cell research bill. Standing,...
Rep. James Langevin, D-R.I., left, and others, listen as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., seated, right, accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., seated, left, talks to reporters...   (Associated Press)
A Thai officer inspects test blood bottles during the stem cells...
A Thai officer inspects test blood bottles during the stem cells...   (Getty Images (by Event))
A Thai officer checks blood during the stem cells process at...
A Thai officer checks blood during the stem cells process at...   (Getty Images (by Event))
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