All posts tagged "tammy baldwin"
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Bipartisan push begins for federal domestic-partner benefits
A bipartisan effort is underway on Capitol Hill to secure equal benefits for the domestic partners of federal civilian employees. While the Office of Personnel...
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Congressional bloc pushes prompt end to nation’s gay blood ban
A bipartisan group of 86 members of Congress urged Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to accelerate the reevaluation of the nation’s...
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Nats Park Pride
When Pascal Tessier, 16, steps out onto the field of Nationals Park Tuesday, June 25, to accept Team DC’s Spirit Award, all eyes will be...
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Latest ENDA effort greeted with both optimism and skepticism
Hopes are high as the long-stalled Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) will see reintroduction in the Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday. After years of...
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Senate Star
Shattering glass ceilings is becoming routine for Tammy Baldwin. The first out person to serve in the U.S. Senate, Baldwin's résumé consists of a long...
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NY’s Christine Quinn hits on broad significance of mayoral campaign at Victory Fund brunch
Christine Quinn brought her campaign for New York City mayor to D.C. on Sunday, telling a crowd of Victory Fund supporters that this is not...
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Whitman-Walker Honors Tammy Baldwin
Whitman-Walker Health, the local nonprofit community health center that specializes in HIV-related and LGBT care, announced today that it will present Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)...
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Where are congressional Democrats on Prop. 8?
The Thursday deadline is rapidly approaching for the Obama administration to file a brief in the Proposition 8 case before the Supreme Court. But while...
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Obama’s State of the Union address receives praise from advocates
President Barack Obama delivered his fifth State of the Union address Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress, making brief reference to the LGBT...
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Obama makes history with call for gay equality in inaugural address
In an inaugural first, President Barack Obama called for full equality for “our gay brothers and sisters” during his second inaugural address. Speaking shortly after...
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Obama Nominates Hagel Despite LGBT Concerns
President Barack Obama formally nominated former Sen. Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense Monday, leaving advocates cautious and curious about the Nebraska Republican’s views on...
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Barney Frank Seeking Senate Appointment
Former Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is openly jockeying for the Senate seat currently held by Massachusetts Democrat John Kerry. In an interview on MSNBC’s Morning Joe...
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Tammy Baldwin Makes History
Tammy Baldwin made history yesterday when she was sworn in as the U.S. Senate’s first out member. Vice President Joe Biden administered the oath of...
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Tammy Baldwin Named to Two Key Senate Committees
The Senate’s first out member is expected to serve on the committee that oversees the legislation that has become one of the last rallying points...
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Number of LGBT Members of Congress Nearly Double
The number of out members of Congress is set to increase to historic levels following a series of wins during the Nov. 6 election. When...
