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Genetic technology has grown enormously in recent years and has expanded our ability to obtain detailed health information about individuals and populations. But this new genetic technology also raises difficult questions for individuals and society. Charting New Territory: Legislative Guide to Genetic Privacy and Discrimination examines the issues surrounding genetics-related public policy.This guidebook, essential for those involved or interested in genetics-related public policy, includes discussions of:

• The science of genetic research and medical testing and screening;
• The relationship between genetic research and treating cancer;
• Ethical, legal and social implications of human genetics research;
• An overview of existing state and federal bills affecting genetic discrimination privacy;
• A discussion of legislative challenges; and
• Sample legislative language

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New State Info packs on Gaming, Y2K and Y2K Legislation. Call the States Information Center at 1-888-CSG-4SIC () to order.

Toll Fellowship applications
Applications for the 1999 Toll Fellowship Program are due February 26 and are now available online.

Nov. 10: Call for Proposals to the 1999 State Environmental Initiative available
States interested in applying to CSG's grants program under the State Environmental Initiative, the 1999 CFP is available here. Sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development, through the United States-Asia Environmental Partnership, the initiative provides funding on a competitive basis to states to support the transfer of state environmental experience, policy, technology, practice,goods and/or services to targeted Asian countries. The grant award amounts range from $50,000 to $150,000. The deadline for applications is February 12, 1999.

To download the 1999 Call for Proposals in PDF format click here.

CSG offers complete 1998 Elections results with more information being added daily. Ballot issues, historical trends, profiles of new lawmakers and statehouse control data are just a click away!

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