President Clinton Bans Genetic Discrimination in the Federal Government
Scope and Contents
CBS News report on President Clinton taking executive action on genetic testing and privacy; ABC news report on President Clinton barring use of genetic testing in hiring or firing of any government employee; CNN report on executive order protecting federal workers from genetic bias; ABC; CNN interviews Karen Rothenberg on the issues around genetic testing and discrimination, Human Genome Project to do medical good, not social harm; 3 more CNN reports; President Clinton speaks about stopping genetic discrimination and promoting medical and scientific research; Inside Politics on CNN; Fox News Channel report focusing on President using executive orders; NBC Nightly News report; CBS Evening News report; CNN Headline News; Fox News Channel talks to William Haseltine about right approach to Human Genome Project
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1990 - 2010
Conditions Governing Access
The majority of the materials within this finding aid have been digitized by the History of Genomics team. That being said, there are several instances where materials were either damaged or were in poor condition. In these cases we cannot guarantee the availability or accessibility of all materials.
Some materials may contain sensitive information or personally identifiable information (PII), in which case we cannot guarantee full unfettered access upon request. The History of Genomics Team will work to make a determination on a case by case basis as to the access of materials.
Extent
From the Collection: 60 Box (Each box contains a variety of formats video and/or audio media. These include cassette tapes, BetaCam videos, or VHS tapes. )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the NHGRI Human Genome Project (HGP) Archive Repository
Building 31, Room 4B09
31 Center Drive, MSC 2152
9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda Maryland 20892 USA
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