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Christy Mihos on HEALTH CARE
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Would vote YES on Overriding veto on Stem Cell Research Bill.
Platform indicates voting YES in Part II: HEALTH CARE:Clause 14: Stem cell research.
This vote affirmed passage of the bill supporting stem cell research as originally passed by the House and Senate, rejecting Governor Romney’s proposed amendments and veto, and avoiding delays of implementation. A vote of YES indicates support for embryonic stem cell research and support for regenerative medicine research.The relevant part of the MassDems Platform is Part II, clause 14: HEALTH CARE: We endorse the Legislature's support for stem cell research, including embryonic stem cells, in the belief that such research will yield treatment for many illnesses.
Mihos statement on this issue: "
Mihos On the issues- Stem cell research: Supports
Source: Greater Boston with Emily Rooney: Election2006 Special Coverage, www.greaterboston.tv, "Candidate Profiles""
Bill S. 2039
; vote number MA05-H069
on May 31, 2005
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