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Proposition 71 Ad Blitz Continues With Michael J. Fox Spot Oct. 14, 2004 SAN FRANCISCO Actor Michael J. Fox is using his celebrity status to back a state bond measure that would raise three (b) billion dollars for stem cell research. The actor is starring in a commercial that endorses Proposition 71, a measure that would make about 300 (m) million dollars available every year to stem cell researchers in the state.Fox is suffering from Parkinson's disease and his Michael J. Fox Foundation has contributed six (m) million dollars to stem cell research over the last four years.The Yes on 71 forces have raised 20 (m) million dollars compared to just 156-thousand dollars raised by campaigns opposed to the proposition. SOURCE: Associated Press / KESQ, CA http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=2429117 * * * ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn