WASHINGTON _The House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday to lift President Bush's limits on federal embryonic stem cell research, making good on a campaign pledge by Democrats after the president vetoed the same legislation last year.

Congress and the White House begin a political science experiment today as the House prepares to vote on whether to override President Bush's restrictions on federal funding of stem cell research.

NEWARK, Del. - Delaware's longest serving congressman was released from a hospital Wednesday, five days after suffering two minor strokes. U.S. Rep. Michael Castle has been hospitalized since Saturday.

DOVER, Del. - U.S. Rep. Michael Castle was talkative and in good spirits Monday after suffering two small strokes over the weekend, aides said.

By RANDALL CHASE DOVER, Del. - U.S. Rep. Michael Castle suffered two small strokes but is expected to make a full recovery, doctors said Sunday. Castle, 67, was hospitalized in Delaware Saturday morning after waking up at his Rehoboth Beach home feeling dizzy and nauseous.