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Old 10-13-2004, 11:54   #9
NousDefionsDoc
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Originally Posted by Stargazer
I thought his comments were both false and ironic.

False because, firstly, I am not aware of any research that confirms stem cells hold the cure for spinal injuries. Secondly, POTUS policy did not impact private funding into stem cell research. Private companies contribute the most dollars into R/D. Which leads me to the irony....

Their 'plan' to slash profits of pharmaceutical companies will impact R/D funding and innovative medicine more so than public funded stem cell research.

Probably will sway a few votes but believe the overall impact will be minuscule.
How is it ironic?
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