Lawmakers Approve Embryo Research Bill in House Vote
The House voted 238 to 194 to lift limits on embryonic stem cell research despite President Bush’s veto threat. Supporters say the measure could accelerate cures for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, while opponents view it as crossing an ethical line. Reps Leach and Boswell supported the bill. Nussle Latham and King opposed.
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House votes to start temporary storage for commercial nuclear waste
The House approved a 29.7 billion energy bill allowing one or more federal sites to begin interim storage of commercial nuclear waste, amid fears it may delay Yucca Mountain. Possible locations include Savannah River, Hanford, and Idaho facilities, with four months to deliver a storage plan and waste acceptance by next year’s end.
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Sharon calls for real actions by Palestinians in peace push
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon urges Mahmoud Abbas to translate pledges against terrorism into tangible steps on the ground before progress toward a peace settlement. He proposes releasing 400 more Palestinian prisoners, totaling 900, and hints at handing over more West Bank cities to Palestinian control.
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International adoptees show fewer behavioral issues than expected
A long term study pooling 137 analyses finds internationally adopted children are only slightly more likely to display behavior problems than nonadopted peers and may fare better than those adopted domestically. The work in Journal of the American Medical Association notes 20 percent higher disruption and 10 percent higher anxiety versus nonadopted, with higher mental health service use overall.
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