Today’s announcement is a victory for the cause of human rights and equality. In acting to promote and preserve the safety and freedom of LGBT communities worldwide, President Obama reaffirmed a basic promise: no matter whom you love and where … Continue reading
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Today, Leader Pelosi, Speaker Boehner, and Members of Congress held a ceremony to bestow the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award given by Congress, to Japanese-American veterans who served in the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, … Continue reading
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On December 15th, 2010, the Democratically-controlled House overwhelmingly passed the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act (HR 2965) by a vote of 250-175—quickly followed by Senate passage on December 18th and the President’s signature into law on December 22nd: Watch … Continue reading
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Today, our armed forces are one step closer to upholding the values of fairness and civil rights for all Americans. With the actions of President Obama, Secretary Panetta, and Admiral Mullen, the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy will soon … Continue reading
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Forty years ago, our nation opened the doors of democracy to millions of Americans. By extending the right to vote – the most fundamental right of a citizen in a democratic society – to Americans age 18 and older, we … Continue reading
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Today Leader Nancy Pelosi wrote to Speaker Boehner concerning his effort to initiate a defense in court cases concerning the discriminatory and indefensible Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Speaker Boehner had written Leader Pelosi earlier today responding to her letter … Continue reading
On Wednesday, Speaker Boehner convened the House Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group (BLAG) which voted 3-2 along party lines to direct the House General Counsel to initiate defense of the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) using outside lawyers. This afternoon, … Continue reading
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Every Member of Congress takes an oath to protect and defend the Constitution. While Members of Congress are all united in their commitment to protect our country against its enemies, they should be equally united to uphold the Constitution. Today, … Continue reading
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Instead of focusing on jobs and the economy, the Republican leadership brought a bill to the floor today–with absolutely no hearings–to place control of our elections more squarely into the hands of secret corporate donors. The legislation (H.R. 359) does … Continue reading
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Martin Luther King Jr. gave his life in the struggle against prejudice and for equality; against hatred and for brotherhood; against division and for non-violence. He offered us a message of peace, and inspired us to respect our neighbors not … Continue reading
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