Obama to End Stem-Cell Ban Monday

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 6, 2009 4:54 PM CST

(Newser) – President Obama will overturn the Bush administration’s ban on federal funding for stem-cell research Monday, Time reports. The move fulfills a campaign promise and Obama’s pledge to bring science back to the fore in America, and will precede legislation expected later this year preventing future presidents from banning the research. Once announced, the end to the ban will be effective immediately.

Reprogrammed fibroblasts, a substitute for embryonic stem cells. (AP Photo)

Former President Bush speaks about embryonic stem cell research. (AP Photo)

Timeline shows the history of stem cell research. (AP Photo)

President Barack Obama. (AP Photo)

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Guest

Mar 9, 2009 11:19 PM CDT

It is so nice to be moving out of the dark ages. God bless Obama.

justapirate

Mar 8, 2009 3:06 AM CDT

They aren't harvested from abortions! Please, get your facts straight. They are harvested from embryos that would otherwise be thrown away at in vitro clinics.

riffran

Mar 8, 2009 12:23 AM CST

SEE ..WE CONSERVS ARENT ALL BAD..LOL.......To Ladydi....I think you are correct about the "Not banned" but Not funded " thing....and as for the "why"...I would bet ya that there is some private stuff going on out there.....but because of the potential PR fallout, they are keeping their mouths shut, and research hidden.....(until the time is right..lol)

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