DeGette tests support for new stem-cell bill

Legislation that would bolster embryonic stem-cell research shouldn't be used as a political pawn in November's election, the Republican sponsor of the bill said Thursday in response to Diana DeGette suggesting it could be a Nov. "wedge issue."

According to an article by Denver Post reporter Anne Mulkern, Rep. Mike Castle of Delaware, who is teaming with Rep. Diana DeGette on new stem-cell legislation, said he'd oppose a new vote simply to challenge President Bush.

"I pointed out to Diana on the (House) floor that I hope we wouldn't do this for political reasons," Castle said. "We need to keep taking positive steps and not steps that have a political result."

DeGette said she didn't expect to seek a vote on the bill, offering it instead to measure colleagues' support.

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