US health politics may give insurers a respite on genetic information

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Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee chair Nancy Kassebaum has averred that she will not back an amendment in the Health Insurance Reform Act prohibiting health insurers from using genetic information to refuse coverage. Sponsored by Kassebaum and Edward Kennedy, the bill ensures continued health insurance coverage to those who will fall ill, change or leave their jobs. Thus, it prohibits insurers from denying coverage based on factors that include pre-existing medical conditions and medical history. Kassebaum's refusal to amend the bill may stem from the need to maintain the consensus behind a health reform bill in the Senate.

Social aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, Health insurance, Discrimination in insurance, Insurance discrimination, Medical genetics, Kassebaum Baker, Nancy

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Genetic resistance spread to consumers

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The entry of genetically-engineered crops into Europe has caused widespread concern among many consumers. The altered crops include Monsanto's pest resistant corn and Ciba-Geigy's similarly resistant soybeans. Strong consumer distaste over the altered crops threatens to spur a major trade war between the US and Europe. Meanwhile, a US company manufacturing genetic alteration test kits has been deluged with inquiries, mostly among European agricultural products retailers. Genetic ID claims that its test kits can identify genetically-engineered agricultural products.

United States, Agricultural industry, International trade, International relations, European Union, United States foreign relations, Genetically modified plants

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Politicians accused of 'shooting from the hip' on human cloning

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US scientists and bioethists commented regarding the action of two congressmen who planned to ban human cloning. The ban would include any research involving the study of the development of human cells after nuclear transplantation from an adult cell. According to Clinton, this ban does not explicitly include human embryos produced for implantation nor does it cover all the government agencies.

Political aspects, Cloning

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