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ArchivesPresident Bush Signs GINA into Law
C3 would like to thank President Bush for signing into law the Genetic Non-Discrimination Information Act (GINA) today. This monumental legislation will protect Americans from discrimination based on an individual’s genetic information in health insurance coverage and employment settings.
“This is a tremendous victory for every American not born with perfect genes – which means it’s a victory for every single one us,” said Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY). “Since all of us are predisposed to at least a few genetic-based disorders, we are all potential victims of genetic discrimination.”
Posted by Joe Arite on May 21st, 2008
Posted in: Policy & Advocacy News | 1 Comment »
Tags: Congress, Discrimination, Genetics, GINA, Insurance, President Bush
