Re: PAN - Human Embryo Post

[Gordon Seese <seese@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 09:54 PM 10/26/98 EST, you wrote:
>"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
>
>Notice fellow Californians--Barbara Boxer supporting legislation for
us..Yes, i know, I probably shouldn't mention that she is ina very close
Senatorial race--Regards, T.L. Seese CG Gordon 21/70