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Congress extends hate crime protections to gays
WASHINGTON - Physical attacks on people based on their sexual orientation will join the list of federal hate crimes in a major expansion of the civil rights-era law Congress approved Thursday and sent to President Barack Obama.
Nations:Afghanistan People:Ben Cardin Russ Feingold Edward Kennedy Barack Obama Activities:111th Congress
2009-10-22
Allies' stance cited in US gays-in-military debate
NEW YORK - When it comes to dealing with gay personnel in the ranks, the contrasts are stark among some of the world's proudest, toughest militaries -- and these differing approaches are invoked by both sides as Americans renew debate over the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Nations:U.K. Iraq Afghanistan North Korea U.S. People:Barack Obama Tony Blair
2009-07-12
Biden reaches out to gay community
Vice President Joe Biden told gay and lesbian Democrats that he doesn't blame them for their impatience and promised that the Obama administration will begin to push more strongly on the issues they care about, including the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
People:Harry Reid Joseph Biden Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(Politico)
2009-06-26
Bush v. Gore lawyers take on gay marriage ban
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Two lawyers who squared off in the legal battle over the 2000 U.S. presidential election teamed up on Wednesday to challenge California's gay marriage ban in a move that if successful would allow same-sex couples to wed anywhere in the United States.
Nations:U.S. People:Al Gore George W. Bush
2009-05-27
Gay US diplomats to get benefits for partners: report
WASHINGTON, (AFP) - In a policy shift, the US State Department will offer equal benefits and protections to same-sex partners of American diplomats, The New York Times reported.
People:Hillary Clinton Source:(AFP)
2009-05-24
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