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Old 05-20-2008, 01:24 PM
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Default Re: Bush signs bill to take all newborns' DNA

I just read the entire bill, and I dont see anything about collecting DNA or screening infants as a standard practise or without consent. It also doesnt mention using the results of DNA screening for research, other than funding research to develop screening programs and effectiveness of screening programs. There are already many many informed consent laws surrounding research, particularly for vulnerable populations (such as children), and anything that can be linked to any kind of identifier WILL NOT be used for research without consent. Like I said, I am no fan of Bush's, but this wasnt his (or his party's) bill in the first place, and seems pretty benign to me.
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