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Embryonic Stem Cell Measure Draws Big Bucks in Michigan

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Kendall Harmon

The hottest campaign in Michigan this fall features no candidate, but an embryo.

In the fight over Proposal 2, advocates and opponents are spending millions to shape voter opinion on a proposal to loosen current restrictions on embryonic stem cell research in the state.

In West Michigan, Amway co-founder Richard DeVos has given $200,000 to fight the proposal to free up state funds for the research, according to recent campaign finance statements.

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One comment on “Embryonic Stem Cell Measure Draws Big Bucks in Michigan”

  1. Saint Dumb Ox says:
    October 30, 2008 at 3:50 am

    I’m now living in West Michigan. There re lots of 2goes2far signs around. I had no idea what the proposal was until I went to web site. I’ll be voting no, myself.