House approves anti-genetic discrimination bill - The Diigo Meta page

• 01 May 08
  

  Daniel Andrlik

  I'm sure at some point as genetic testing becomes more common the insurance companies will find a way around the protections provided by this bill, however this is still great news today.
  
  Oddly enough, Ron Paul was the **only member of Congress** to vote against it. I'm curious what his reasoning is, even if it ends up being crazy talk, as I see nothing but good in this bill.

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  • The House voted 414-1 for the legislation a week after it passed the Senate on a 95-0 vote. The bill would bar health insurance companies from using genetic information to set premiums or determine enrollment eligibility. Similarly, employers could not use genetic information in hiring, firing or promotion decisions.
  • Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, was the only member of Congress to vote against the bill.

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