Progressive lawmakers call on Pelosi to move on ENDA
Chris Johnson | Sep 24, 2010
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/09/24/progressive-lawmakers-call-on-pelosi-to-move-on-enda/Leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus are circulating among U.S. House members a letter intended to encourage U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to move forward with legislation barring job discrimination against LGBT people.
The letter obtained by the Blade, which a Democratic aide said isn't yet final, urges Pelosi to work to pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act on the basis that it would contribute to her stated goal of creating and protecting American jobs.
"Now is a dire time for the American worker and we believe, H.R. 3017, the Employee Nondiscrimination Act is a vital piece in our economic recovery," the draft letter states. "With the support of the Democratic leadership and the demonstrated commitment of the Administration, we believe this Congress will finally shut the door on employee discrimination."
