University of California leaders say they want to take a closer look at the ethics of taking research money from tobacco companies.
Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante, who is also a member of UC's governing Board of Regents, raised the issue at the board's meeting in San Francisco on Wednesday, urging UC to cut off tobacco money.
Regents didn't take action, but indicated they want to hear more.
Some regents supported the idea of a tobacco funds ban.
"There are certain things that one has to be willing to take a stand on," said Regent Norman ... |