The White House has indicated that if Congress passes a compromise children's health bill this fall, the President is likely to sign it into law. The revised bill will likely require that a formal research plan and progress report in this area be sent to Congress. This proposal is still being considered by officials within the Department of Health and Human Services, but preliminary indications are that it will be approved and enacted. The final NIH guidelines for funding research using human embryonic stem cells were issued August 23. It is not yet clear whether those opposed to such funding will try to block implementation of the guidelines through legislation.
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