The Other Stem Cell Bill

In all of the contraversy regarding the House's recent bill to authorize Federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research, This one passes under the radarCatholics in the Public Square has the story

Landmark legislation creating a new federally-funded stem cell therapeutic and research program for the scientifically sound collection and inventory of umbilical cord blood will be on the floor of the House of Representatives the week of May 23rd, [Catholic] Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) said today.

The Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act creates a new federal cord blood stem cell program, reauthorizes and expands the current federal bone marrow stem cell program, and establishes a new federally-funded data program with a single electronic access point so doctors and patients can research and tap into the therapy that is best suited to treat the life-threatening condition they are facing.

Considering the fact that adult stem-cell research holds the most proven prospects for developing cures to devestating diseases, This bill deserves the support of every person of conscience. There is no need for our nation to flirt with the scientific utopianism of the nazis in order to relieve our suffering citizens. The last thing Planned Parenthood and NARAL need is another revenue stream.