Extensive Testimony on Stem Cell Debate in Missouri

The Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony Wednesday night, February 03, on a bill to ban cloning and embryonic stem cell research. Testimony began at 7 p.m. and continued past midnight.

Sen. Matt Bartle, R-Lee's Summit, said more than 60 people testified, including representatives from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri Right to Life and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation...

Forty-two people spoke in opposition to the bill; 21 spoke in favor. Bartle, sponsor of the measure, said the committee learned a great deal.

"It's always wonderful to hear from the citizens of the state," Bartle said...

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