PAN - Human Embryo Post

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"It has been pointed out that the fiscal 1999
includes a ban on human embryo research.  Please
be assured that this type of research is very
different from "fetal tissue" research and is not
anticipated to have any impact on neural
transplantation researchrelated to Parkinson's
disease.

It is worth noting that there are many Members of
Congress in both political parties -- and the
President -- who support fetal tissue research and
would not allow a ban to be reinstated without a
fight.  A ban was proposed last in an amendment
offered by Senator Dan Coats (R-IN).  The
Parkinson's Action Network worked closely with
Senators Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Paul Wellstone
(D-MN) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) who lead the floor
debate against Senator Coats' amendment.  The
amendment was defeated by a bipartisan majority,
60-38.

Please refer any questions or comments to the
Parkinson's Action Network at (800) 850-4726 or
email at pan@xxxxxxxxxx

Sincerely,

Michael Claeys
Community Outreach Coordinator