U.S. Congress passes bill to protect disabled

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Source: Reuters

The often divided, election-year U.S. Congress came together on Wednesday to give final approval to a bill to protect millions of disabled Americans against discrimination in the workplace.

On a voice vote, the House of Representatives approved the measure that was unanimously passed by the Senate last week. The White House said President George W. Bush would sign it into law.

The legislation would reverse U.S. Supreme Court rulings that critics charge narrowed the intent of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and erected new barriers to coverage. The 1990 law was signed by Bush's father, then President George Bush.

"The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is instrumental in allowing individuals with disabilities to fully participate in our economy and society, and the administration supports efforts to enhance its protections," said White House press secretary Dana Perino.

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[Faygo Kid]

1. W. can't veto it; it was Daddy's bill.

Poppy boasted of his support for the ADA, or W. would veto it in a New York minute.

But he can't because of that fact, and the Supreme Court takes a bullet. As well they should for degrading the ADA.

[tekisui]

2. knr!

[happygoluckytoyou]

3. BOY...protect the disabled.... the GOP is going out on a limb on this one !!!!

[VP505]

4. I would like to think that they

are a bit nervous that the peasants are getting very close to saying "I am mad as hell and I am NOT going to take it anymore", November might well be it.