Frank Urges House Committee To Support Anti-Discrimination Bill

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 4:25PM
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John DuBois, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service

The House Committee on Education and Labor held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) which was introduced by U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) in June of this year.

The bill, known as H.R. 3017, would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

During the hearing, Frank implored his colleagues in the House to support the legislation.

"Let me just say to my colleagues. There's nothing to be afraid of. These are our fellow human beings. They're not asking you for anything other in this bill, for the right to earn a living. Can't you give them that. If you don't like them and don't want to be friends I think your missing on something, but that's your choice," Frank said.

According to Frank, the bill will provide more job opportunities based on a candidate's skill, work ethic and experience, rather than his or her sexual orientation.

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