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Despite the efforts of so many people, the forces of ignorance and cruelty have won in New Jersey! Whata way to enter the 21st century! We have all the scientific sophistication of the 11th century! Ray To: [log in to unmask] Cc: [log in to unmask] Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 8:39 AM Subject: [CAMR.friends] NJ Initiative Falls in State-Wide Rebuff on Borrowing The New Jersey stem cell initiative was defeated yesterday. The following Newark Star Ledger article reports that the ballot initiative's defeat was related to state-wide budget politics. According to the Associated Press, with 95 percent of the precincts reporting, the initiative lost 47% to 53% (575,618-647,228). Turnout was very low. The Governor's spokesperson said last night (according to the NY Times), "Regardless of the outcome, New Jersey will continue to create a climate where stem cell research can thrive." Tony Mazzaschi AAMC Rayilyn Brown Board Member AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson's Foundation [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn