Washington, DC – Congress Backs Ban on Genetic Bias

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    Washington, DC – Lawmakers have agreed to make it illegal for employers and insurance companies to deny applicants jobs and health care coverage because DNA tests show they are genetically disposed to a disease.

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    Supporters of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act said that the Senate planned to vote on it Thursday.
    The House also is likely to give quick approval to the bill, sending it to President Bush for his signature.

    The legislation would forbid sponsors of health coverage from requesting or using genetic information to adjust premiums or to determine eligibility. [nydailynews]


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    Yitzchokm
    Yitzchokm
    16 years ago

    anon April 24, 2008 1:03 PM

    sheichis?
    In other news its currently raining in china….
    Ps, just were did you get your your info, please enlighten us. Thank you.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    16 years ago

    I know, let’s start an insurance company that only insures healthy people that never have to file claims. I call I get to be CEO.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    16 years ago

    1:03
    What does that have to do with anything? You are the one that sounds like the bafoon.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    16 years ago

    in the meantime john mccain today voted against equal pay for women and said they need more education and training. what a bafoon.