Investment in Science and Technology

America has long led the world in innovation. But the Bush Administration's hostility to science has taken a toll. At a time when technology helps shape our future, we devote a smaller and smaller share of our national resources to research and development.

It is time again to lead. We took a critical step with the America Competes Act and we will start by implementing that Act —- then we will do more. We will make science, technology, engineering, and math education a national priority. We will double federal funding for basic research, invest in a strong and inspirational vision for space exploration, and make the Research and Development Tax Credit permanent. We will invest in the next generation of transformative energy technologies and health IT and we will renew the defense R&D system.

We will lift the current Administration's ban on using federal funding for embryonic stem cells -– cells that would have otherwise have been discarded and lost forever -– for research that could save lives. We will ensure that our patent laws protect legitimate rights while not stifling innovation and creativity. We will end the Bush Administration's war on science, restore scientific integrity, and return to evidence-based decision-making.

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President Bush Vetoes Hope For Millions of Americans, Governor Dean Responds

June 20, 2007 - Governor Dean released the following statement in reaction to Bush's veto of life saving stem cell funding. “President Bush’s veto of life-saving stem cell research is just another example of how out of touch he is with the American people,” Dean said. “Bush once again put political posturing ahead of sound science, turning his back on the overwhelming majority of Americans who support stem cell research and the 100 million Americans suffering from debilitating diseases who could benefit from this life-saving science.
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Vetoing Hope

June 19, 2007 - One day somebody is going to have to explain to me how blocking research that's potentially lifesaving encourages a "culture of life." Yet tomorrow, President Bush is schedule to once again veto the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act, which would greatly increase the number of embryonic stem cell lines available to scientists looking to cure debilitating diseases.
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First 100 Hours Over

January 18, 2007 - The ability of the Democrats to win over significant numbers of Republicans on most votes signals the slim but enticing possibility of Democratic mastery over a demoralized Republican Party. If the new bipartisanship takes root, the prospects for health care legislation and immigration reform sharply improve.
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Stem Cell Research: Offering Hope and Promise

January 10, 2007 - One of the Senate's first 10 bills of the 110th Congress is to increase funding for embryonic stem cell research.
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Pictures from the Sherrod Brown Rally with Michael J. Fox

November 1, 2006 - Below the fold are a bunch of pictures from the Sherrod Brown rally with Michael J. Fox......
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Rally in Columbus: Michael J. Fox and Sherrod Brown

October 30, 2006 - Michael J. Fox, made his way to Columbus, Ohio where he was joined by Sherrod Brown and a packed room of Ohio Democrats for a rally in support of Brown's Senate campaign.
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Sound Science, Stem Cell Research and 2006

October 24, 2006 - This year Americans have a choice between those who believe in crafting public policy based on extreme idealogical beliefs, and those who believe in making decisions based on the best evidence available and the advice of experts.
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MO-Sen: Claire McCaskill Debates

October 9, 2006 - Missouri Senate candidates, GOP incumbent, Jim Talent, and Democratic nominee, Claire McCaskill, took a spin on Sunday's Meet the Press for a colorful debate: On Talents close tie to Bush: Tim Russert, who moderated the debate on NBC's "Meet the...
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FDA Finally Does the Right Thing (Sorta)

August 24, 2006 - After delaying approval for years, the Food and Drug Administration has finally approved Plan B for over-the-counter sales to women over the age of 18, something that their own advisory panel recommended a long time ago, but that was left...
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Renewing Hope Through Stem Cell Research

August 21, 2006 - The following resolution was passed by the Democratic National Committee at its meeting on August 19, 2006. Submitted by: Governor Howard Dean, DNC Chairman/Vermont Lottie Shackelford, DNC Vice Chair/Arkansas Renee Gill Pratt, Louisiana Ben L. Jeffers, At-Large/Louisiana Betty McElderry, Oklahoma...
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