With one of the world’s largest oil supplies, just about everyone is questioning why Iran is pursuing a nuclear program. While Iran claims it will be used generate electricty, but many do not believe this.
Embryonic stem cells are derived from excess embryos created in the course of infertility treatment. Current law allows for the use of federal funds in this type of research from stem cells that existed at that time. Opponents argue such research could lead to human cloning and as many are Pro-Life, oppose any research on human embryos.
Check out this interactive feature from the Associated Press on key issues facing the country and where the presidential candidates stand. Issues covered are: energy and gas; the economy; health care; the war in Iraq.