1. President Obama plans to lift limits on federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research today. How will this alter the ban that President Bush implemented in 2001?

2. Which organization will be given the authority to decide what types of stem cells may be used or where embryos would be obtained?

3. What is the main reason supporters of embryonic stem-cell research have for promoting the use of these cells?

4. What reasons do opponents give for not supporting government funded embryonic stem-cell research?

5. Why does the House Minority Whip, Republican Eric Cantor, oppose the federal funding of embryonic stem cells? Be specific.

6. Do you support President Obama's decision to permit taxpayer dollars to be used to fund embryonic stem cell research? Explain your answer.