McCaskill to give radio address Saturday on stem-cell research

Claire McCaskill, state auditor and candidate for U.S. Senate, will deliver a national radio address Saturday at 10:07 a.m.

McCaskill's speech will serve as the Democratic response to President George Bush's national radio address on stem-cell research.

McCaskill is expected to highlight evidence that stem-cell research could lead to scientific breakthroughs leading to cures for debilitating diseases. She will also ask the president not to use his veto on a stem-cell bill to be voted on by the U.S. Senate next week.

Bush's radio address can be heard in full on KZIM 960 AM, the text and audio of McCaskill's response will be available at www.claireonline. com.