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FRC: Pray Against Gay Adoption

2011-11-03T07:00:15Z

The Christian conservative group the Family Research Council (FRC) is praying against gay couples being allowed to adopt

The Christian conservative group the Family Research Council (FRC) is praying against gay and lesbian couples being allowed to adopt.

Last week, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she would sponsor a bill to bar discrimination against ...

Kirsten Gillibrand To Introduce Gay Adoption Protections Bill

2011-10-29T08:00:28Z

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced on Friday that she would introduce a bill to bar discrimination against gay couples who want to adopt

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced on Friday that she would introduce a bill to bar discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people who want to adopt or become foster care parents.

Gillibrand said she would sponsor the Ever...

Kirsten Gillibrand Urges New York Senators To Approve Gay Marriage

2011-06-23T08:00:16Z

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is lobbying New York state senators on a proposed gay marriage bill

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is lobbying New York state senators on a proposed gay marriage bill.

The 44-year-old Gillibrand, a strong supporter of gay rights, said she had spoken to several senators on the issue.

“I'v...

Marriage-Flipper Harold Ford Jr. To Address Gay Group

2010-06-12T12:06:00Z

Harold Ford Jr. will address gay political group Stonewall Democrats in New York City Wednesday

Harold Ford Jr. will address gay political group Stonewall Democrats in New York City Wednesday, the '...

Military Defunding Bill Gets Rolling At Gay Fundraiser

2010-06-12T12:05:59Z

A bill that would withhold the cost of implementing the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy is expected to be announced tonight

A bill that would withhold the cost of implementing the “don't ask, don't tell” policy is expected to be announced tonight by New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand at a gay fundr...

NY Senator Gillibrand To Speak At Gay Fundraiser

2010-06-12T12:06:03Z

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will speak at the HRC's ninth annual new New York fundraiser

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will speak at the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) ninth annual New York fundraiser. The appearance raises the speculation that she's co...

Harold Ford Jr. Flips On Gay Marriage

2010-06-25T18:59:10Z

Former Tennessee Representative Harold Ford Jr. is the latest member of Congress to flip in favor of gay marriage

Former Tennessee Representative Harold Ford Jr. is the latest member of Congress to flip in favor of gay marriage.

Ford voted in favor of placing a gay marriage ban in the U.S. Constitution. In 2004 and again in 2006, he c...

Gay Group HRC Endorses Senator Gillibrand

2010-06-25T19:49:25Z

Gay rights group the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has endorsed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's 2010 bid to keep her New York seat

Gay rights group the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has endorsed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's 2010 bid to keep her New York seat.

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Senate To Hold Military Gay Ban Hearing

2010-06-25T21:18:43Z

A key Senate committee has agreed to hold a hearing on repeal of the military's ban on open gay and lesbian service

A key Senate committee has agreed to hold a hearing on repeal of the military's ban on open gay and lesbian service in the fall.

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand made the announcement in a statement Monday.

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US Senators to weigh military ban on gays

2010-06-25T21:18:56Z

A key US Senate committee will hold a hearing in the coming months on the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law that forbids gays to serve openly in the US military, a lawmaker announced Monday.

Senate Amendment Would Pause Military Gay Discharges

2010-04-16T11:22:28Z

Senator Gillibrand is considering backing a senate amendment that would pause the military gay ban as Congress reviews the policy

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is considering backing a senate amendment that would pause military discharges based on sexual orientation, Jason Bellini reported on 'The Daily Beast'.

Gill...

9/11 First Responders

2010-12-23T07:31:19Z

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., gives thumbs up to supporters as she head to the floor as they consider the 9/11 First Responders bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Congress 9/11 First Responders

2010-12-22T15:03:45Z

From left, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Deputy Chief Richard Alles, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., raise take part in a news conference, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 22...

Tax Cuts

2010-12-16T15:01:49Z

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., walks near the Senate floor on Capitol Hill in Washington Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Congress Attacks Health

2010-12-12T08:31:43Z

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, after the Senate voted down a bill to aid people who got sick after exposure to dust from the World Trade Center's collaps...

New York Senate

2010-11-02T18:33:46Z

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., kisses her son Theo after voting at the Becraft Pumper Company in Greenport, N.Y., Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

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