House hears ENDA testimony
Frank, Baldwin push for trans-inclusive bill at hearing
By CHRIS JOHNSON, Washington Blade
Sep 23 2009, 4:17 PM
http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm?blog_id=27342The 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."
