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Article: American College of Medical Genetics Applauds the Passage of the Genetic Information and Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 (GINA)

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April 24, 2008
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Contact: Kathy Beal, MBA, +1-301-238-4582, kbeal@acmg.net, of The American College of Medical Genetics

BETHESDA, Md., April 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) enthusiastically applauds the Senate passage of HR 493, the Genetic Information and Non- Discrimination Act of 2007 (GINA). This legislation provides vital federal protections against the misuse of genetic information in employment and insurance decisions. The bill, as introduced by Representatives Louise Slaughter and Judy Biggert, passed by an overwhelming 420-3 House vote last year. Senators Olympia Snowe and Edward Kennedy introduced a companion version of the bill, S ...

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