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List members from New York State: A bill (A1819) authorizing under strict guidelines- stem cell, embryonic and fetal tissue research ( including SCNT) has recently been introduced in the New York State Assembly by Assembyman Scott Stringer of Manhattan. The bill would also prohibit reproductive cloning in the state. It is similar to the bill passed last fall in California. I spoke with Assemblyman Stringer's office. They asked New Yorkers to contacting your state asssembly and senate representatives. Ask them to support and co-sponsor A1819. If you're not sure who your state reps. are, for the Assembly go to http://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/ and for the Senate: http://map01.elections.state.ny.us/boe/main.asp The billA1819 "Authorizes the conduct of stem cell, embryonic, and fetal tissue research; requires the provision of information regarding embryos in connection with fertility treatment and informed consent for donation of embryos for research; prohibits the sale of embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue for valuable consideration; authorizes the use of state funds for such research; provides for a review board to make policies and oversee such state-funded research; prohibits the cloning of human beings. " The full text is available at: http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A01819&sh=t and a summary is at: http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A01819 Thanks, Linda Herman, ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn