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  • May 2008
    • House Says No To Genetic Discrimination

      House Says No To Genetic Discrimination

      A long-suffering bill outlawing genetic discrimination by health insurers and in the workplace sailed through the House today, and President Bush has pledged to sign it into law, Reuters reports. The bill, forms of which have kicked around Washington for 13 years, forbids insurers from denying coverage based on genetic tests, and employers from using genetic information in job decisions. More »

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      Congress   House of Representatives   bipartisanship   legislation   genetic research   genetic screening   genetic discrimination

  • April 2008
    • Senate Passes Bill Banning Genetic Bias

      Senate Passes Bill Banning Genetic Bias

      The Senate unanimously approved a bill today banning discrimination by employers and health insurers based on the results of genetic tests, the Los Angeles Times reports. Senators hope the measure will encourage testing for those who have abstained out of fear of professional or financial repercussions. The bill is expected to pass easily in the House, and President Bush supports it. More »

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      Congress   House of Representatives   DNA   discrimination   genetic testing   genetic discrimination

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