Democrats will revive stem cell bill, supported by majority of Americans, vetoed by Bush

[DeepModem Mom]

CNN/AP: Democrats plan to revive embryonic stem cell bill

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The same embryonic stem cell bill that prompted President Bush's only veto is headed to his desk again, this time from Democrats who have it atop their agenda when they take control of Congress in January.

It's uncertain whether supporters of the measure can muster enough votes to override another veto.

The bill, which would expand federal funding of embryonic stem cell research, is supported by a majority of Americans as a way to speed the search for possible cures for dozens of diseases. It is staunchly opposed by Bush and others who liken the process to abortion since it requires the destruction of human embryos.

White House spokesman Tony Fratto said he would not "issue veto threats on hypothetical legislation" but added that Bush's position on the issue hasn't changed.

During the last session of Congress, the bill fell 51 votes short in the House of the two-thirds majority needed to override a veto, while Senate supporters needed four votes to get to the 67 required....

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/index.html

[napi21]

1. I think itstands a chance this time. The last vote was very much

influenced by an upcoming election. That's over now and the voters have spoken. I'd betthey can get the votes in the House to overridea veto. The Senate will be more difficult, but I think it's possible!

[sam sarrha]

2. * was called Delusional on CNN i dont think many RegpuNuts will stand by him