House Passes Ban on Human Cloning

By Andrea Seabrook

Published February 27, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

Following a lengthy debate on science and life, the House passes a ban on all human cloning. The measure covers clones created for medical research, and envisions stiff fines and prison sentences for violators. NPR's Andrea Seabrook reports.

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