Obama lifts stem-cell research funding ban

President Barack Obama today overturned a ban on federal funding for stem cell research, reversing the policy of his predecessor.

Obama lifts stem-cell research funding ban
Mon, 09 Mar, 2009 - 16:54

President Barack Obama today overturned a ban on federal funding for stem cell research, reversing the policy of his predecessor.

Mr Obama said the move would open the door for America to ā€œlead the worldā€ in laboratory work to find cures for a number of devastating diseases and conditions.

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