$3b sought in Calif. for stem cell research

Scientists back effort that would ask voters to OK public funds

By Bobby Caina Calvan

Globe Correspondent / March 1, 2004

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SACRAMENTO -- Frustrated by the government's reluctance to expand controversial research involving embryonic stem cells, a coalition of scientists and wealthy benefactors has launched an initiative seeking voter approval for $3 billion in public financing that they hope will hasten the discovery of cures for a myriad of human diseases. (Full Article: 957 Words)