WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate pushed toward a historic vote on legislation outlawing workplace discrimination against gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, demonstrating the nation's quickly evolving attitude toward gay rights nearly two decades after Congress rejected same-sex marriage.All 55 members of the Democratic majority, including senators from the Deep South, and several Republicans were expected to unite on Thursday in backing [...]
Senate Nears Historic Vote On Gay Rights Bill
DONNA CASSATA, Associated Press, Journal Star
Thu, 11/07/2013 - 2:30am
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