This afternoon, a federal appeals court lifted an injunction that barred the federal government from funding human embryonic stem cell research pending the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s new policies on the controversial field of science. The decision today to lift the injunction means the NIH can continue funding embryonic stem cell research as the original case works its way through the court process.
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Federal Court Allows Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research to Continue
Appeals Court Lifts Ban on Stem Cell Research
This afternoon the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia lifted a temporary injunction barring the federal government from funding research involving human embryonic stem cell research. The Court said that the federal government could resume funding the research pending a full appeal of the case.
Carlea Bauman, President of the Colorectal Cancer Coaliton issued the following statement after the ruling,
“We applaud the Court of Appeals for its action. Embryonic stem cell research plays an important role in the scientific battle against many diseases – and federal funding is vital to this type of research. We urge Congress to act quickly so that not another day is wasted.”
C3 Advocates Head to Capitol Hill
During meetings today with their Senators and Representatives, C3 advocates will be sharing their personal stories and urging Congress to make federal funding for cancer a top priority.
C3′s Grassroots Action Committee Chair Pam Seijo, Grassroots Action Committee Members Florence Kurttila, Arlene Murphy, and Ed Murphy, along with C3 advocates Patti Hollenback, Cindy Robinson, and Regan Weaver are all participating in the annual One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Lobby Day.
Follow us on Twitter @FightCRCAdvocacy for the latest updates from the hill.
C3 Advocates Arrive in DC for Lobby Day
Today, C3 advocates arrive in DC to participate in the annual One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Lobby Day. Follow us on Twitter @FightCRCAdvocacy for the latest updates from DC.
C3′s Grassroots Action Committee Chair Pam Seijo, Grassroots Action Committee Members Florence Kurttila, Arlene Murphy, and Ed Murphy, along with C3 advocates Patti Hollenback, Cindy Robinson, and Regan Weaver will be heading to Capitol Hill tomorrow to talk to Congress about the importance of increasing federal funding for cancer research and cancer control programs.
Register Today for June Lobby Day
As a member of the One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) we are pleased to be participating in the annual OVAC Lobby Day. Join us in June as we head to the hill to ask Congress to increase funding for cancer research.
Important Dates:
- May 12, 2010 – Last day to submit scholarship application
- May 24, 2010 – Last day to register for OVAC Lobby Day
- May 24, 2010 – Last day to reserve a hotel room at the special OVAC rate
- June 16, 2010 – Lobby Day begins at 12:00 PM
- June 17, 2010 – Lobby Day ends at 5:00 PM
Location: The Liaison Capitol Hill Hotel (415 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001)



