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Cynthia McKinney on Science

Some of the nation's greatest innovations have been birthed at the intersection of government and science including manned space travel. As we face 21st century problems, many solutions will require scientific innovation. This topic includes information about candidates' positions on: science funding, science education, stem cell research, NASA funding, and funding for disease research.

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Cynthia McKinney is neutral on increased funding for scientific research

Voted YES on Commerce, Justice, Science, Appropriations Bill FY 2006 which appropriates $22.11 billion for scientific activities including $16.46 billion for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and $4.58 billion for the National Science Foundation

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Cynthia McKinney supports funding for stem cell research

Voted YES to pass a bill that allows the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research that uses human embryonic stem cells.

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Cynthia McKinney is neutral on increased funding for NASA

Voted YES to adopt an amendment to initiate a four-year pilot grant program for NASA to promote research, development, testing and evaluation at minority-serving institutions.

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Voted YES on Commerce, Justice, Science, Appropriations Bill FY 2006 which appropriates $22.11 billion for scientific activities including $16.46 billion for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and $4.58 billion for the National Science Foundation

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Grossman told the conferees that Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, Democrat of Georgia, intends to lead a fight to cancel Project Prometheus [a mission to Jupiter's moon's]. McKinney is sending a "Dear Colleague" letter to Congress inviting them to join her in the effort.

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Cynthia McKinney is neutral on increased emphasis on science education in public school curriculum

Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney today announced the successful facilitation of a new pilot-program partnership between NASA and Fernbank Science Center in DeKalb County that will provide area students with opportunities and unique experiences in space, science, earth science, space medicine and global communications as early as this summer.

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Cynthia McKinney strongly supports increased funding for the NIH, and AIDS and disease research

The Green Party calls for increased funding for AIDS education and patient care and improved technology, facilities, laboratories, researchers, staff and personnel to cure AIDS/HIV. A "Manhattan Project" for a cure is required.

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McKinney adopted the Congressional Black Caucus' principle to increase funding for AIDS treatment and prevention.

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