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ABC considered the President's veto on moral grounds of federal funding for stem cell research using human embryos as noteworthy enough for a pair of reports. NBC and CBS dismissed it with a mention only in passing. From the White House, ABC's Martha Raddatz (subscription required) quoted activist actor Michael J Fox, a onetime sitcom star on the ABC network, calling the veto "a sad day" and criticizing the pro-life President for invoking "personal belief on legislation that would provide cures and hope for millions." Raddatz also noted Bush's "clear effort to silence some of his critics" by encouraging biotech study of non-embryonic stem cells from such sources as the skin or amniotic fluid. ABC's Ned Potter pointed out that "many researchers say they are just not as good." With federal funds on hold, California is the center of embryonic research in this country. The Golden State has committed $3bn to the effort over the next decade.
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