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Federal official says time is right for gay rights

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:00:53 +0000

(Orlando, Fla.) The climate for passing gay civil rights laws has never been better, but it could be a decade before another chance comes around, the highest-ranking openly gay official in the(...)

Obama’s statement on gay Fed benefits

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:07:34 +0000

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT THE SIGNING OF A PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM REGARDING FEDERAL BENEFITS AND NON-DISCRIMINATION

Oval Office

6:04 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Well, today I’m proud to issue a(...)

Vanasco: Gay benefits press call clarifies…nothing

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:00:01 +0000

In advance of President Obama’s 5:45 remarks on extending limited benefits to gay federal workers, Director of Personnel Management John Berry spoke to the press and said….very little.

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Opinion: Gov’t takes steps toward equality

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:49:38 +0000

Today the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs reviews the nomination of John Berry to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management, or OPM.

Berry, if confirmed,(...)

Gay man likely to head OPM

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:05:24 +0000

(Washington) John Berry is expected to be named the next director of the Office of Personnel Management, an appointment that would make him the highest-ranking openly gay official ever.

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