Issues For Action - Stem Cell Research13 November 2002 The Senate is currently debating the embryo stem cell research bill. A vote is expected in the week starting 18 November. Please pray that the bill is defeated. The House of Representatives passed the embryo stem cell research bill by 99 votes to 33 votes. 31 July 2002 - NEW!!! - ACTION ALERT Print out the one-page Action Alert and DISTRIBUTE IT to your church and all your friends! (as a pdf below) URGENT ACTION REQUIRED It will be debated SOON. It is VITAL that we ALL contact our federal MP and Senators NOW!!!The federal government met with the State Premiers to discuss the issue of stem cell research on 5 April at the Council of Australian Government meeting (COAG). The Prime Minister announced on 4 April that he will support 'limited' use of 'excess' embryos from IVF programs to create stem cells for research. (cut) This legislation allows the use of "surplus" IVF embryos for research that will destroy them. CONTACT YOUR MPs TODAY! 1. Your Federal Member 2. Your 12 Senators (2 in ACT, NT). ASK THEM TO VOTE AGAINST EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH |