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Maine police investigate 2 telephone threats

Washington Blade National News  Nov 13 09

Maine police investigate 2 telephone threats By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, November 13, 2009 AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Police are investigating a pair of threats against gay marriage opponents in Maine.

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Gay partnership measure approved by Wash. state voters

Washington Blade National News  Nov 13 09

Gay partnership measure approved by Wash. state voters By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, November 13, 2009 OLYMPIA, Wash.

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Senate panel hears ENDA testimony

Washington Blade National News  Nov 13 09

Senate panel hears ENDA testimony GOP senators, trans witnesses absent from hearing By Chris Johnson Friday, November 13, 2009 A Senate hearing last week for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act alternated between tales of discrimination and wrangling over the bill's exemptions for religious groups.

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Guessing game in New York

Washington Blade National News  Nov 13 09

Guessing game in New York Paterson to push marriage bill next week after false start By Chris Johnson Friday, November 13, 2009 New York's governor and state Senate leaders announced this week they're committed to a vote on same-sex marriage legislation by the end of this year.

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'Don't Ask' repeal may come in 2010 as amendment

Washington Blade National News  Nov 13 09

'Don't Ask' repeal may come in 2010 as amendment Action expected soon on ENDA, federal DP benefits By Chris Johnson Friday, November 13, 2009

The effort to repeal “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” will likely come next year as an amendment to the Defense Department spending bill, rather than through a standalone bill, according to gay Rep.

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Running into 'a DOMA problem' in health care reform

Washington Blade National News  Nov 06 09

Running into 'a DOMA problem' in health care reform Questions linger as advocates praise LGBT provisions By Chris Johnson Friday, November 06, 2009 As gay rights supporters praise the House's recently unveiled health care bill for its LGBT and HIV/AIDS provisions, some acknowledge the Defense of Marriage Act could restrict benefits from flowing to LGBT people, depending on how the administration interprets the statute.

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Parker heads to runoff in Houston mayoral race

Washington Blade National News  Nov 06 09

Parker heads to runoff in Houston mayoral race Lesbian candidate was top vote getter in Tuesday's election By Amy Cavanaugh Friday, November 06, 2009 Houston City Controller Annise Parker was the top vote getter in Tuesday's mayoral election and now advances to a runoff next month against the runner-up, former city attorney Gene Locke.

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Maine rejects marriage law

Washington Blade National News  Nov 06 09

Maine rejects marriage law Amid disappointment, questions linger over national strategy By Chris Johnson Friday, November 06, 2009 The loss of same-sex marriage rights in Maine is being called a devastating blow to the gay civil rights movement, triggering criticism of President Obama and discussion about whether national LGBT groups need to rethink their strategy.

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Paterson calls lawmakers back for marriage bill

Washington Blade National News  Oct 30 09

Paterson calls lawmakers back for marriage bill By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, October 30, 2009 ALBANY, N.

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N.Y. congressional race attracts nat'l attention

Washington Blade National News  Oct 30 09

N.Y. congressional race attracts nat'l attention Pro-gay GOP contender faces challenge from right By Chris Johnson Friday, October 30, 2009 A GOP congressional candidate in New York who supports same-sex marriage is struggling to eke out a victory in her race — apparently because of her positions on social issues and escalating national attention to the contest — even though she's running in a Republican district.

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Could ruling relax 'Don't Ask' without law change?

Washington Blade National News  Oct 30 09

Could ruling relax 'Don't Ask' without law change? Source: DOD examining Witt case as way to ease enforcement By Chris Johnson Friday, October 30, 2009 The Defense Department is examining whether a ruling in a lawsuit challenging “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” could be used to relax enforcement of the policy without changing the law, according to a Senate aide.

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LGBT senior, housing issues win attention

Washington Blade National News  Oct 30 09

LGBT senior, housing issues win attention Obama administration acts to aid elders, study discrimination By Lou Chibbaro Jr.

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Congress approves funds for Ryan White renewal

Washington Blade National News  Oct 30 09

Congress approves funds for Ryan White renewal By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, October 30, 2009 The U.

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Obama signs hate crimes bill

Washington Blade National News  Oct 30 09

Obama signs hate crimes bill Measure named for Matthew Shepard becomes law after 10-year fight By Chris Johnson Friday, October 30, 2009 Flanked by Defense Department officials and members of Congress, President Obama on Wednesday signed into law an LGBT hate crimes measure as part of a massive Pentagon spending bill.

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Lesbian mayoral candidate faces hurdle in Houston

Washington Blade National News  Oct 30 09

Lesbian mayoral candidate faces hurdle in Houston Even if Parker wins the most votes, race might end with runoff By Friday, October 30, 2009 Annise Parker faces several candidates in an election set for Nov.

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Udall asks Pentagon brass for views on 'Don't Ask'

Washington Blade National News  Oct 23 09

Udall asks Pentagon brass for views on 'Don't Ask' Udell sits on Senate Armed Services Committee By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, October 23, 2009 WASHINGTON — Top Pentagon officials are being asked to make known their views on “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” within 30 days, according to a U.

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Immigration reform bill intrigues gay advocates

Washington Blade National News  Oct 23 09

Immigration reform bill intrigues gay advocates Lawmaker says measure aims to keep families together By Chris Johnson Friday, October 23, 2009 Gay rights supporters on Capitol Hill are looking to an Illinois congressman for inclusion in his upcoming immigration reform bill that's expected to appeal to more liberal members of the U.

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Looking back: Blade, Advocate joined forces for special report

Washington Blade National News  Oct 23 09

Looking back: Blade, Advocate joined forces for special report Congressman's gay sex scandal revealed FBI investigation of gay clubs By Lou Chibbaro Jr.

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Senate committee considers DP benefits bill

Washington Blade National News  Oct 23 09

Senate committee considers DP benefits bill Measure billed as good for federal government By Chris Johnson Friday, October 23, 2009 A Senate bill that would extend partner benefits to LGBT federal workers was praised during a recent congressional hearing as a way to make the federal workforce fair and competitive.

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Stark introduces bill to fight bias in adoptions

Washington Blade National News  Oct 23 09

Stark introduces bill to fight bias in adoptions Measure would penalize states with anti-gay laws By Chris Johnson Friday, October 23, 2009 A federal lawmaker is touting an anti-discrimination in adoption bill he recently introduced as a way to find more homes for children living in the welfare system.

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