Dear Phil-- we just heard from DeWine (R Ohio) about his refusal to
support stem cell research, but no reply yet from Geo. Voinovich, our other
(R) senator. I'm not optimistic. De Wine did co-sponsor Udall at the last
minute, but isn't likely to change on this I fear.
>Dear Listfriends,
>
>With only 2 of 13 major appropriations bills completed and with the
>Congress scheduled to adjourn on Oct 6, I don't know whether
>there will be time for anything more to happen on the
>Specter/Harkin Bill this year. If and when it comes up again next
>year, it's fate will depend on who is in congress then. There are 34
>states with senate elections this november, and some are critical
>to the stem cell bill. I have tried to summarize these as I see them
>in the list below. As you see, much important detail is lacking,
>and I need some help in filling in the missing pieces and checking
>what I do have. The point is to pinpoint which elections are critical
>to stem cell research. Then we can concentrate our efforts where
>it will do the most good.
>
>Phil Tompkins
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