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| Americans
with Disabilities From "Legislative Update" Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) has presented a bill to Congress that would prohibit any "adverse action" by employers because a person uses a "mitigating device." "Millions
of people we intended to be protected under the ‘Americans with
Disabilities Act,’ including people with epilepsy, diabetes and cancer
are not protected any more," Sen. Harkin said. The bill
declares that an adverse action because of mitigating circumstances
constitutes discrimination. Those in favor of the bill feel it is
necessary in order for the disabled to take part in minstream American
life. Those against it feel it opens the door to frivolous lawsuits.
(H.R.3195) |
