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HRC Pushes For Congressional Action On ENDA

Pams House blend  Nov 05 09

Got this email earlier and wanted to share- with both of Maine's representatives being co-sponsors, I can only imagine how frustrating and infuriating for those with less supportive Congress Critters.
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Senate hearing to repeal DADT scheduled for next month, Army Secretary suggests segregated units

Pams House blend  Oct 27 09

Sen. Carl Levin's office announced on Friday that the Senate Armed Services Committee will hold hearings on repealing "Don't Ask Don't Tell" in November, though his office did not name a precise date.
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DOMA Repeal Bill Tops 100 Co-Sponsors

On Top Magazine  Oct 14 09

Sponsors of the 'Respect for Marriage Act' said Tuesday the bill has exceeded 100 co-sponsors
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The Day After: Where Are We On ENDA Now?

Pams House blend  Oct 12 09

The National Equality March is over, and here we are waking up on a long holiday weekend.  Now what?  What next?  Our next step in our federal agenda should be focusing on ENDA in the Senate.
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Gay marriage bill looks likely in Washington DC

Pink News  Oct 09 09

A Washington DC councilman has introduced a bill that will legalise gay marriage in the district. Nine of the 13 council members are listed as co-sponsors and DC mayor Adrian Fenty has said he will sign it.
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Montana's Senator Jon Tester: Legislator of the Day

Bilerico  Oct 09 09

Montana is a key state in the fight for ENDA. There are two Senators supportive of ENDA here.

One of these is Senator Jon Tester.
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Sen. Gillibrand Thinks Obama Will Back Her Fight to Repeal DADT. What's She Smoking?

Queerty  Oct 08 09

Rep. Patrick Murphy says he's got 176 co-sponsors for legislation to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell.
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Virginia's Senator Mark Warner: Legislator of the Day

Bilerico  Oct 05 09

Virginia Senator Mark Warner, like his colleague, Virginia Senator Jim Webb, is a friend and supporter of ENDA.
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Washington DC councilman to introduce gay marriage bill

Pink News  Oct 02 09

Washington DC councilman David Catania has said he will introduce a bill to give gay couples in the district the right to marry.
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Virginia's Jim Webb: Legislator of the Day

Bilerico  Oct 02 09

Virginia Senator Jim Webb is a friend and supporter of ENDA. He has privately indicated his support for ENDA.
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Nebraska's Ben Nelson: Legislator of the Day

Bilerico  Oct 01 09

Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson is a friend and supporter of ENDA. He has privately indicated his support for ENDA.
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Why Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Isn't Supporting ENDA

Bilerico  Sep 28 09

As we all know by now, the real fight on ENDA is going to be in the Senate, where a supermajority of 60 is likely to be necessary to overcome a Republican filibuster.
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House HELP Committee to Begin ENDA Hearings on Wednesday

Rod Online  Sep 22 09

On Wednesday: The House Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will begin hearings on HR 3017, the trans-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).
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What's Barney Frank thinking?

Bilerico  Sep 21 09

While I still think this is all abstract considering the fact that DOMA repeal won't be happening for at least four years, I'm wondering what Barney Frank is thinking:

"I do think it can complicate things electorally for Members" supporting DOMA repeal legislation filed this week, Frank said.
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Live chat NOW with Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY)

America Blog  Sep 21 09

UPDATE: Our chat is taking place right now in our comments.Democratic Congressman Jerry Nadler will be joining us at 2pm Eastern in the comments for a live chat with you guys in the comment thread on this very post.
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DADT repeal in 2010

Bilerico  Sep 16 09

They're setting a time line for DADT repeal in 2010:

Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.) said he expects the House to hold hearings on a bill to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in winter or spring of 2010.
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Rep. Jerrold Nadler discusses the Respect for Marriage Act on Air America

Pams House blend  Sep 16 09

H/T Blender Shelley.  

Jack Rice interviewed Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) on Tuesday about the just-filed Respect for Marriage Act (H.
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Rep. Jerrold Nadler Announces RMA

Joe My God  Sep 16 09

Flanked by some of his 91 co-sponsors, yesterday afternoon Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) stood outside the U.
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"Respect for Marriage Act": 91 Co-Sponsors to Repeal DOMA

Rod Online  Sep 15 09

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) introduces the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), which would overturn the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the 1996 law that prevents the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages.
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DOMA repeal legislation introduced

Bilerico  Sep 15 09

Rep. Gerald Nadler (D-NY) had a press conference today to announce the introduction of the "Respect for Marriage Act.
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