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Historic anti-DOMA hearing at the Senate airs pro-, anti-gay sides

logointern3 — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:19:56 +0000

U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), a legendary civil rights activist, led off Wednesday’s historic hearing to discuss repealing the Defense of Marriage Act, likening it to laws decades ago that(...)

DADT vote live from the Senate

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:36:36 +0000

Will the repeal banning gays in the military pass? Will there be a fillibuster? Watch the Senate vote live at 2:15 pm EST below.

UPDATE: Lisa Keen tells us that the vote has been pushed back to(...)

Gaga speaks, Reid acts on ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:17:27 +0000

(Las Vegas) Does Lady Gaga run the U.S. Senate?

A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday a vote to repeal the military’s ban of openly gay and lesbian soldiers had been(...)

Senate to confirm Kagan for the Supreme Court

logointern1 — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:42:13 +0000

Washington– Her confirmation assured, Elena Kagan is on the brink of becoming the fourth woman ever to serve as a Supreme Court justice.

The Senate is set Thursday to confirm President Barack(...)

ENDA no longer on Senate agenda

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:30:56 +0000

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) is not on the agenda for Senate floor action for the next few weeks, prior to the August 9 recess. A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the Senate will take up work on as many as nine matters during the next month, but none of those are [...]

“Solicitor General Kagan will be confirmed.”

logointern1 — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:58:15 +0000

Washington — Elena Kagan is speeding toward confirmation as the 112th Supreme Court justice, with Republicans showing little appetite for a long-shot filibuster attempt after sparring with her(...)

Kagan hearings near end with confirmation likely

logointern1 — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:45:17 +0000

Washington — Her confirmation all but assured, Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan neared the end of a final grueling day of Senate questioning Wednesday, fielding GOP challenges on abortion, gays in the military and other divisive issues while sidestepping Democrats’ invitations to blast conservative decisions by the court she’s hoping to join. Kagan, prompted by [...]

Lesbian US Attorney nominee clears committee

Jennifer Vanasco — Sun, 30 May 2010 11:00:15 +0000

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday recommended the nomination of openly gay Laura Duffy as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California. If confirmed by the full Senate, she(...)

First DADT victory; but gay ban battle isn’t over yet

Jennifer Vanasco — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:00:55 +0000

The U.S. House voted 234 to 194 Thursday night to approve a compromise amendment that many believe will –with some conditions—eventually lead to the end of the military’s policy of(...)

Supporters: Senate panel has votes to end gay ban

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:30:51 +0000

(Washington) Supporters said Wednesday the Senate Armed Services Committee has enough votes to approve a bill overturning the ban on gays serving openly in the military.

The prediction came(...)