In other words, it protects our citizens from having genetic information misused, and this bill does so without undermining the basic premise of the insurance industry 
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In other words, it protects our citizens from having genetic information misused, and this bill does so without undermining the basic premise of the insurance industry
said George W. Bush
in China Post
While the impact may not be immediate, its contribution to the fight against heart disease and stroke in the long term will be considerable
said Daniel Jones
in China Post
All of us are so pleased that Senator Kennedy has gone home, and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family
said George W. Bush
in EDGE Boston
This is a tremendous victory for every American not born with perfect genes - which means it’s a victory for every single one of us
was said
in EDGE Boston
Since all of us are predisposed to at least a few genetic-based disorders, we are all potential victims of genetic discrimination.
was said
in EDGE Boston
