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BREAKING! President Bush Signs Bill Outlawing Genetic Discrimination

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Posted: Wed., May 21, 2008, 12:36 pm
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Topics: anti-discrimination, DNA, genetics, Health Insurance, Prevention, News
     

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush on Wednesday signed legislation to protect people from losing their jobs or health insurance when genetic testing reveals they are susceptible to costly diseases.

Broadly embraced in Congress, the anti-discrimination measure aims to ensure that advances in DNA testing won't end up being used against people.

The new law forbids employers and insurance companies from denying employment, promotions or health coverage to people when genetic tests show they have a predisposition to cancer, heart disease or other ailments.
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