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<text id=90TT0746>
<title>
Mar. 26, 1990: American Notes:Washington
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<history>
TIME--The Weekly Newsmagazine--1990
Mar. 26, 1990 The Germans
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<article>
<source>Time Magazine</source>
<hdr>
NATION, Page 25
American Notes
CONGRESS
A Crawl-In At the Capitol
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<body>
<p> There had never been such a sight at the entrance to the
U.S. Capitol. Dozens of disabled people abandoned their
wheelchairs and crawled up the steep stone steps on knees,
elbows and backs. The climb was not really necessary. The
Capitol is equipped with ramps and elevators for wheelchairs.
But the point was to rally support for the Americans with
Disabilities Act, which would require public buildings and
transportation systems to accommodate the disabled.
</p>
<p> One major obstacle to passage of the bill is the fear of
small-business groups that it might be amended to allow
disabled people to bring damage suits if they are discriminated
against. To prevent an avalanche of court cases, the Justice
Department has urged Congress to specify the circumstances
under which the disabled could sue for damages. A compromise
is expected.
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</body>
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