No Surprise, Latham backs Bush against Stem Cell Research

Tom Latham Votes With George W. Bush Against Stem Cell Research

Yesterday Tom Latham, along with other conservative republican representatives, voted against H.R. 810, The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. The bill divided Republicans in both the House and the Senate.

Dr. Selden Spencer, the democratic congressional candidate running against Tom Latham in the fourth district has a different view on the issue.

"Tom Latham's vote against stem cell research is typical of his voting pattern of endorsing the Republican administration and George W. Bush. As a physician I see great potential for stem cell research and would have strongly favored passage of the bill."

The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act would allow for more stem cell research to help further knowledge and find cures for certain diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and spinal cord injuries to name a few.

Tom Latham and Steve King, both representatives of Iowa, voted against this bill. They were part of a division of Republicans in both the House and the Senate that agreed with President George W. Bush on his stance in regards to stem cell research. George W. Bush vetoed the bill shortly after it was passed overwhelmingly in the House and the Senate. It was the first veto George W. Bush had ever used. This historic veto and Tom Latham's unwillingness to put life-saving science and research ahead of partisanship sends a strong message to Iowans. We need a Representative in Congress who will put our interests first and not be a rubberstamp for any Administration.

Visit Dr. Spencer's website for more information about his campaign against Tom Latham in Iowa's 4th District.