According to a press release issued this morning by the Virginia Democratic Party:
Today, Virginia Democratic leaders announced their plans to introduce legislation that would keep open the doors for embryonic stem cell research helping millions of Virginians suffering from painful, debilitating diseases.Delegate Brian Moran, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, will introduce legislation that would authorize embryonic stem cell research at VirginiaGÇÖs colleges, universities and laboratories. This legislation will prevent closing the doors for embryonic stem cell research that could hold the cure to diseases afflicting millions of Virginians including diabetes, ParkinsonGÇÖs disease, cancer, and AlzheimerGÇÖs.
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Delegate Mark Sickles will also submit similar legislation.
Last session, House Republican leaders pushed forward a budget amendment that would prohibit embryonic stem cell research in the Commonwealth, but it was defeated in conference committee.
Also, Senator Creigh Deeds and Janet Howell will sponsor legislation that would allow funds from the Virginia Christopher Reeves Fund to be used towards embryonic stem cell research.
So, there you have it. If you want cures for terrible diseases like Alzheimers, Parkinsons, cancer and diabetes, the Democrats are on your side. If you do NOT want cures for these diseases, then the Republicans are the party for you. Tough choice, eh? (oh yeah, as an added bonus, Republicans guarantee transportation gridlock AND fiscal insolvency - pretty impressive, you've got to admit! snark snark)