Embryonic stem cell ruling overturned

THE Obama administration can continue using federal tax dollars to fund human embryonic stem cell research, an appeals court has ruled, overturning a judge’s decision and handing a victory to the White House.

The White House said the ruling was a victory for scientists and patients.

“Today’s ruling is a victory for our scientists and patients around the world who stand to benefit from the groundbreaking medical research they’re pursuing,” Nicholas Papas, a White House spokesman, said.