House hears ENDA testimony
Frank, Baldwin push for trans-inclusive bill at hearing
By CHRIS JOHNSON, Washington Blade
Sep 23 2009, 4:17 PM
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act this week elicited predominantly favorable reactions during a congressional hearing from lawmakers who lauded the legislation as a means to protect more Americans from workplace discrimination.
The House Education & Labor Committee heard testimony Wednesday regarding ENDA, which would bar job bias based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), the committee's chair, said the measure would "ensure that employment decisions are based on merit and performance and not prejudice."
A video of the entire proceeding may be viewed here: http://edwork.edgeboss.net/wmedia/edwork/fc/fc092309.wvx (http://edwork.edgeboss.net/wmedia/edwork/fc/fc092309.wvx) (It opened in my Windows video player)
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