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Obama to lift restrictions on embryonic stem cell research
American Scientist, By Lisa Stein in 60-Second Science BlogMar 6, 2009 07:50 PM

Obama’s reversal on embryonic stem cell research widely condemned
Scientists, legislators, pro-life groups react to early announcement. Rep. Kinzer: ‘It’s not only ethically wrong, it’s unnecessary.’
Kansas Liberty, 06 March 2009

Hatch backs Obama on stem cells
The Salt Lake City Tribune, By Matt Canham, Updated: 03/06/2009 06:52:37 PM MST

Congressman Labels Obama ‘Abortion President’ Ahead of Stem Cell Reversal

Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., accused Obama of launching two attacks on pro-life measures.
FOXNews.com, Friday, March 06, 2009

Obama To Loosen Stem Cell Funding
Move Will Repeal Limits On Embryonic Research
The Washington Post, By Rob Stein, Washington Post Staff Writer, Saturday, March 7, 2009; Page A01, Washington Post Staff Writer

Obama Stem Cell Decision Called ‘Deadly Executive Order’
Yahoo News!, Robert Roy Britt, Editorial Director, Robert Roy Britt, editorial Director, livescience.com – Sat Mar 7, 12:35 pm ET

Researchers Feel Liberated By Obama Stem Cell Decision
Tampa Bay Online, The Associated Press, Published: March 7, 2009

Obama’s stem cell decision: A victory for science, or immoral and unnecessary?
The Grand Rapids Press, by Cami Reister and Pat Shellenbarger, Saturday March 07, 2009, 6:01 PM

Georgia colleges embrace Obama’s stem cell decision
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, By ALAN JUDD, Saturday, March 07, 2009

Stem Cell Policy Change Stirs Debate / Doctors, Patients Hail The Return Of Federally-Funded Embryonic Stem Cell Research
CBS News, March 7, 2009 | by Kimberly Dozier

Virus-free Embryonic-like Stem Cells Made From Skin Of Parkinson’s Disease Patients
ScienceDaily (Mar. 8, 2009)

Connecticut Researchers Expect To Benefit From Stem Cell Decision
Hartford Courant, By ARIELLE LEVIN BECKER |The Hartford Courant, March 7, 2009

Medicare equipment bidding rule delayed / CMS wants more time to study the details of the regulation, which lays the groundwork for the return of DME competitive bidding.
American Medical News, By Chris Silva, AMNews staff.Posted March 6.

Despite New Medicare Drug Benefit, Prescription Drug Access Unchanged; Access Gaps Remain for Vulnerable Beneficiaries
PharmaLive, March 5, 2009

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Promotes Bill To Provide Medicare Coverage for Home Infusion Therapy Services
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, Capitol Hill Watch | Mar 06, 2009

Obama Spending Plan Seeks to Avert Major Medicare Physician Payment Reductions
Proposal Also Calls for Creation of Health Care Reserve Fund
AAFP/American Academy of Family Physicians, By James Arvantes, Washington, 3/6/2009

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Thanks for articles on both sides of the stem cell issue!