Canadians Protest Bush Speech; Four Arrested

March 17th, 2009 • No Comments

Four Canadians were arrested in the city of Calgary during a protest against a paid speech by former President George W. Bush. Continue reading ‘Canadians Protest Bush Speech; Four Arrested.’

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”.’

US to Rescind “Conscience” Rule

March 6th, 2009 • No Comments

A piece of legislation was passed hours before Barack Obama’s inauguration in January: a rule imposed by the Bush administration to protect health workers who chose to refuse treatments and information on moral grounds. Today, the US Health and Human Services Department said that the rule could soon be “[rescinded] in its entirety,”. Continue reading ‘US to Rescind “Conscience” Rule.’

Obama Could Lift Stem Cell Limit Monday

March 6th, 2009 • 2 Comments

On Monday, March 9th, President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order regarding the federal funding of stem cell research, an administration official said today. Mr. Obama, who has previously stated his opinion on the matter, has not confirmed the details of the order to be signed, but there is speculation in Washington. Continue reading ‘Obama Could Lift Stem Cell Limit Monday.’