Stem cell research draws praise and opposition
Washington outlines new federal funding guidelines for human embryo stem cell research prompting promises of medical advances while anti abortion groups warn of ethical harm. The rules permit funding for research using already removed embryonic cells and ban work on embryos themselves. Experts say privately funded work may expand as stem cells from embryos are repurposed for federally funded studies. Opponents forecast legal challenges. Proponents cite potential to treat stroke spinal injuries and restore bone marrow and even grow organs in the long term. Clinton lauds potentially staggering benefits and researchers note rapid progress under the guidelines.
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Reno rejects outside investigation of Gore
Attorney General Janet Reno again refused to appoint an outside counsel to probe Vice President Al Gore over 1996 campaign fund raising after reviewing a transcript. She said the evidence does not show false statements or perjury and that further inquiry is unlikely to yield prosecutable charges. The ongoing task force probe remains into April 1996 events at a California Buddhist temple and White House fund raising coffees. Republicans condemned Reno, while Gore officials praised the decision as good for the campaign.
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King's Son Prepares for Civil Rights Event at Lincoln Memorial
Martin Luther King III and Al Sharpton will headline a civil rights gathering at the Lincoln Memorial, marking nearly four decades since his father’s landmark I Have a Dream speech. The event on the National Mall aims to spotlight racial profiling and police brutality with a permit for up to 30,000 attendees.
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Big Democratic donors pay Clinton's legal bills
Washington AP reports that President Clinton's legal defense fund, aided by major Democratic donors, raised over 1 million this year while he and Hillary Clinton still owe about 4 million in legal fees. The fund has amassed roughly 8 million in two years as donors such as Peter Angelos Harvey Weinstein Eli Broad Fred Eychaner and Lew Wasserman contributed.
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Organizers pursue stadium prayer in post ruling Mississippi
In Rogue Chitto Mississippi high school football fans plan a spontaneous prayer session at Friday's game to honor scripture after a Supreme Court ruling. Scott Edwards, a 16 year old student and preacher's son, says the community will exercise religious expression at games. Civil liberties officials call the plan illegal, arguing spontaneity cannot be orchestrated. The push, led by radio host Paul Ott, aims to keep prayer in public view despite the ruling.
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Cheney stresses teaching values at Bakersfield High School
Republican vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney urged that public schools shape character by teaching traditional values. He spoke before about 100 students, teachers, and parents, praising Junior ROTC and the officer training program while tying the message to Bush's education plan on accountability and high standards.
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