(Reuters) - WASHINGTON, June 20 - President George W. Bush
vetoed legislation on Wednesday that would expand federally
funded embryonic stem cell research, triggering an uphill
battle to override him in the Democratic-led U.S. Congress and
likely pushing the issue onto the 2008 election agenda.
Two-thirds majority votes would be needed in the Senate and
House of Representatives to overcome Bush's opposition and make
the bill law. Backers admitted they were short of support. A
few dozen of Bush's Republicans in Congress back the measure.
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vetoed legislation on Wednesday that would expand federally
funded embryonic stem cell research, triggering an uphill
battle to override him in the Democratic-led U.S. Congress and
likely pushing the issue onto the 2008 election agenda.
Two-thirds majority votes would be needed in the Senate and
House of Representatives to overcome Bush's opposition and make
the bill law. Backers admitted they were short of support. A
few dozen of Bush's Republicans in Congress back the measure.
Read more at Reuters.com Bonds News
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