ENDA Possible by Year's End

By Andrew Harmon and Michelle Garcia

http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid103460.asp

The lead sponsor of the Senate version of an Employment Non-Discrimination Act that would prohibit bias on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity said the bill could become law this year.

Oregon senator Jeff Merkley said that while he has yet to consult with others, "It's certainly possible that this could be passed by year's end, though the[congressional] schedule is very crowded."