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In The News:
White House Threatens To Veto Watered Down Violence Against Women Act
The White House has issued a veto threat (PDF) should the House version of the Violence Against Women Act reach the President’s desk.
In a statement just released, the administration said that the House version of the bill is unnacceptable. Sponsored Rep. Sandy Adams (R-FL), the House version removes the protections for marginalized communities, stripping out provisions that were passed in the Senate version of the bill.
Pelosi On GOP VAWA Bill: ‘We Don’t Want To Have Violence Against Women – Except Certain Women’
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Inhofe Staffer Asks Oil Lobbyist ‘Partners’ For ‘Better Coordination And Communication’
In an April 23 e-mail acquired by National Journal, a staffer for Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) called on the industry to utilize their partnership to coordinate attacks on the White House:
Senate Republicans, who led a successful fight this spring against Obama’s proposal to repeal billions of dollars in tax subsidies enjoyed by major oil companies, felt betrayed by the industry’s collaboration with the White House on fracking regulations. The e-mail to top oil and gas lobbyists made that unhappiness clear, and it suggested that the industry was being duped.
“Moving forward, we—your partners—would kindly ask for better coordination and communication from you to prevent the Obama administration from pulling similar stunts in the future,” wrote Inhofe aide David Banks in the 800-word e-mail to two dozen lobbyists.
The Fracking Boom: Missing Answers
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Congressman Maintains It Should Be Legal To Fire Someone For Being Gay
After an impromptu interview with Rep. Lankford, the liberal blog “Think Progress,” reported Lankford said he believes an employer should be able to fire someone for his or her sexual orientation.
Lankford said the blog misrepresented what he said. He said he told the interviewer being gay is a choice and should not be protected from workplace discrimination. He said he believes the distinction lies in a person’s choice to act on their sexual orientation.
Virginia House Rejects Judge Because He Is Gay
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Quick Links:
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World’s Largest Wind Turbine Test Facility Nears Completion
To Demonize Gay Marriage, Pat Buchanan Flip-Flops On Slavery
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