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House passes ban on genetic discrimination

WASHINGTON - Anyone who can trace breast cancer in the family, or sickle cell anemia, Lou Gehrig's or some other affliction, will be understandably concerned about a genetic test showing a predisposition for debilitating diseases.

But what they shouldn't have to worry about is a health insurer using that information to raise their rates, or their boss firing them to save on the company's medical...

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