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Workplace measure faces tough road

Started by LostInTime, December 04, 2007, 09:06:40 AM

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Workplace measure faces tough road
http://www.star-telegram.com/business/story/339846.html
By ANNA M. TINSLEY
Star-Telegram Staff Writer

Some criticize the bill for leaving out transgender workers, that is, cross-dressers and others whose appearance doesn't match their sex at birth.

"It is at least considered a symbolic victory that it passed the House, but it came at a cost of creating a considerable amount of dissension within the gay community," said David Reed, president of the Tarrant County Lesbian and Gay Alliance. "Some felt that a bill that didn't include gender identity was inadequate.
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