NEW : The FDA has invested more than $ 500 million in human embryonic stem - cell research . The District of Columbia voted against rules 2 - 1 . Because such embryos are destroyed when stem cells are removed for research , most opponents believe this is moral issue . It is a victory for supporters of federally funded embryonic stem - cell research .
NEW : The FDA has invested more than $ 500 million in human embryonic stem - cell research . The District of Columbia voted against rules 2 - 1 . It is a victory for supporters of federally funded embryonic stem - cell research .