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To: Walkingshadow who wrote (2277)	11/23/2004 1:21:23 PM
From: MJ	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 8752

Various states are coming out proposing funding for stem cell research. Comptroller in Illinois proposed major funding-----of course this goes to legislature and maybe people for a vote. Boston area also ----a proposal for Alzheimer's funding. Over a period of time there will likely be more proposals----seems like everyone wants to get in the act. Will it translate to increased stock prices? mj

To: Walkingshadow who wrote (2277)	11/23/2004 6:02:09 PM
From: Vendit™	Respond to of 8752

Re: STEM I heard something on the news on the car radio about some new research on Stem Cells. I'll scan the news and bet I can find the answer. Reid

To: Walkingshadow who wrote (2277)	11/23/2004 6:08:02 PM
From: Vendit™	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 8752

Both of these news releases are just a few hours old: (one you need s subscription to read) I came up with this: Hynes proposes state-funded program to award stem cell research grants CHICAGO State Comptroller Dan Hynes is proposing a state-funded program that would award stem cell research grants to Illinois facilities. The Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute would be funded by a (b) billion dollars in bond issues and would be paid back through a new six percent tax on elective cosmetic surgery. kwqc.com Ill. stem cell funding proposed A state official today called on the General Assembly to authorize a program to sponsor stem-cell research in Illinois chicagotribune.com