Obama “Restores Scientific Integrity to Government”

March 9th, 2009 • No Comments

A much anticipated White House conference took place today, during which a controversial order on stem cell research was signed into law. The ruling to allow federal funding for embryotic stem cell research was just one of the many issues addressed at the gathering. Continue reading ‘Obama “Restores Scientific Integrity to Government”.’

Study Shows Rising Use of Public Transportation

March 9th, 2009 • No Comments

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) today published the results of a study that shows public transportation use in the US is at its highest rate in 50 years. Experts are attributing the increase to a combination of the current financial crisis and erratic oil prices last year. Continue reading ‘Study Shows Rising Use of Public Transportation.’

Obama: Stem Cells Health Institute Decision

March 8th, 2009 • No Comments

After it was reported this week that President Barack Obama planned to lift the ban on stem cell research Monday, speculation about the President’s exact proposal began. White House officials today revealed that the President will leave the creation of a new stem cell policy to the National Institute of Health (NIH). Continue reading ‘Obama: Stem Cells Health Institute Decision.’