DeGette and Bush Battle it Out

[coloradodem2005]

This has been going on for a while now, but this week legislation sponsored by Congresswoman Diana DeGette to allow more stem-cell research is expected to receive a vote. President Bush has promised to veto the legislation if it passes. Here's the national coverage from the Associated Press, and here's the local version from 9News.

Opponents to the war in Iraq probably found this particular line in the 9News.com story more than a little ironic: Opponents to the bill say taxpayers who believe destroying an embryo is immortal should not have to pay for such research.

It's funny how in politics, sometimes the same lines get recycled for completely different issues.

And whatever your views on the subject, it's nice to see Colorado politicians at the forefront of some national issues, first with Congressman Joel Hefley earlier this year (in regards to congressional ethics), then with Senator Ken Salazar on the filibuster issue, and now with DeGette. The Washington Post details how DeGette was able to work both sides of the aisle to get a floor vote (hat tip to 5280 on the link).
http://coloradopoliticalnews.blogs.com/colorado_political_news/2005/05/degette_and_bus.html#comments

[serryjw]

1. Thanks for update.....

Just sent her an email.

[CODem]

2. Castle-DeGette Bill

It took legislative genius for a member of the minority party to win such a significant victory in the House, particularly given that Tom DeLay led the debate against the Castle-DeGette bill. Diana DeGette, who managed the bill on the House floor, took on Tom DeLay -- and won. When is the last time any Dem did that?

Now the challenge is avoiding a veto. Don't count the bill out yet. Castle, DeGette, and the Senate sponsors will surely find a way to get the bill through (such as attaching it to an appropriations bill).

Please send an e-mail to (or call) DeGette's office to congratulate her on her tenacity on the stem cell issue over the past four years, getting a vote on the bill, and passing Castle-DeGette.