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Congress to Hold First Ever
Hearing
on Transgender Issues
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Dear Friends,
Today the US House of Representatives announced America's
first Congressional Hearing on transgender issues. The
hearing, "An Examination of Discrimination Against Transgender
Americans in the Workplace," is scheduled for Thursday, June
26, 2008 at 10:30 am in room 2175 of Rayburn House Office
Building. Congressman Rob Andrews (D-NJ) called the hearing
as Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
(HELP) subcommittee of the Committee on Education and Labor.
I am really proud of the role that NCTE played in getting us
to this historical day. This is not only an opportunity to be
truly heard by our fellow Americans, it will help to build the
foundation for significant changes in federal laws protecting
transgender people from discrimination. Witness have not yet
been announced.
Committee hearings are open to the public and you are welcome
to attend in person if you are in the area, but please be
aware that space is limited. Some hearings are broadcast on
CSPAN and streamed live through their internet site - we will
keep you informed as we hear more details about the hearing.
For more information on the Committee on Education and Labor
see their website:
http://edlabor.house.gov/index.shtml
In Solidarity,
Mara Keisling
Executive Director
P.S. Please support our work
as you are able. Every donation helps us keep up the fight
for transgender equality. Please donate today:
www.nctequality.org/donate.html
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The National Center for Transgender
Equality is a national social justice
organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence
against transgender people through education and advocacy on
national issues of importance to transgender people. The
National Center for Transgender Equality is a 501(c)3
organization. For more information, please visit
www.nctequality.org.
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