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Federal judge refuses to lift order blocking federal funding for stem cell research

The Associated Press: "A federal judge on Tuesday refused to lift his order blocking federal funding for some stem cell research, saying that a 'parade of horribles' predicted by federal officials would not happen. Medical researchers value stem cells because they are master cells that can turn into any tissue of the body.

Federal funding goes to 'green retrofit'

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority, which operates the Yerington Manor senior apartments in Yerington, received $371,661 in federal grant funding for a 'green retrofit' at the complex.

Federal judge upholds ban on embryonic stem cell research funding

A federal judge upheld a ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research on Tuesday, halting many research projects in their tracks and affecting scientists nationwide.

Stem-Cell Funding Ban Appealed as U.S. Seeks Emergency Order

A court ruling halting federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research was appealed by the Obama administration, which said the ban would cause irreparable harm to researchers, taxpayers and scientific progress.

Melrose to receive $530K in federal education funding

The Melrose Public School District will receive more than half a million dollars in new federal funding over the next four years after Massachusetts was tapped last month to receive $250 million from the national Race to the Top education program, and another $204 million in funding for teachers and other school employees from the new federal Education Jobs Fund.