President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint President Amy Gutmann and Professor Anita Allen to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, with President Gutmann as chair.

President Obama said, “I am grateful that these impressive individuals have decided to dedicate their talent and experience to this important Commission. I look forward to their recommendations in the coming months and years.”

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-establishes-new-presidential-commission-study-bioethical-issues-nam

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