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Sick Leave Leads to Same-Sex Marriage? Minnesota Family Council Says So

Andy Birkey on May 27, 2008 - 5:00am
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Minnesota Family Council has found a faithful partner in Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Over the past legislative session, the organization has shaped Pawlenty's stance on sexuality education, domestic partner benefits, stem cell research and more.

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Religious Right Trumps Science in Minnesota Governor's Stem Cell Veto

Andy Birkey on May 30, 2008 - 8:00am
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In vetoing a stem cell funding bill, Michigan Governor Tim Pawlenty extolled the virtues of adult-derived stem cells, rather than embryonic stem cells, for research. But Pawlenty's reasoning demonstrate that ideology won out over science.

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Debate Rages in Minnesota House As Stem-Cell Funding Passes

Andy Birkey on May 14, 2008 - 8:00am
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The Minnesota House last Wednesday passed a bill that would allow the University of Minnesota to use state funds to conduct research using embryonic stem cells. The measure prompted a flurry of amendments by anti-choice Republicans designed to derail the bill.

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Stem-ing the Debate

Eesha Pandit on November 30, 2007 - 10:18am
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With new techniques for controversy-free stem cells in reach, there are several critical issues to keep in mind as stem cell research becomes commonplace.


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