Elton John testified before Congress on AIDS this week for the first time in 12 years, delivering a message to the Senate Appropriations Committee, marking the progress made in more than a decade of … [Read more...] about Elton John Captivates Senate Panel with Testimony on HIV/AIDS: VIDEO
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Senator Patrick Leahy Files Floor Amendment to Immigration Bill for Gay Binational Couples
Senator Patrick Leahy has filed a floor amendment to the immigration bill for gay binational couples, the Washington Blade reports: Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) announced on Tuesday he filed an … [Read more...] about Senator Patrick Leahy Files Floor Amendment to Immigration Bill for Gay Binational Couples
Efforts to Include Gay Binational Couples in Immigration Reform Spurned by Senate Panel
Gay and lesbian binational couples have been thrown under the bus on immigration reform. Senator Patrick Leahy withdrew his amendment to the comprehensive bill, Buzzfeed reports: A little past 7 … [Read more...] about Efforts to Include Gay Binational Couples in Immigration Reform Spurned by Senate Panel
More Signs Gays Will Not Be Included in Immigration Bill
More signals that gay couples will not be included in comprehensive immigration reform, the AP reports: Two people familiar with the Senate immigration deliberations say the White House has suggested … [Read more...] about More Signs Gays Will Not Be Included in Immigration Bill
Schumer, Senate Democrats Under Pressure on Gay-Inclusive Immigration Reform
(chris johnson - twitter) Senate Democrats are increasingly nervous about the prospects of gay-inclusive amendments filed last week by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) killing the comprehensive … [Read more...] about Schumer, Senate Democrats Under Pressure on Gay-Inclusive Immigration Reform
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Won’t Commit to Voting for Gay-Inclusive Immigration Amendments: VIDEO
Senator Patrick Leahy Formally Submits Immigration Bill Amendments to Include Gay Couples
The UAFA amendment: Leahy UAFA The marriage amendment: Leahy - Marriage … [Read more...] about Senator Patrick Leahy Formally Submits Immigration Bill Amendments to Include Gay Couples
