GOP, Dems clash over LGBT rights in defense bill amendment

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GOP, Dems clash over LGBT rights in defense bill amendment

http://thehill.com/policy/defense/278015-gop-dems-clash-over-lgbt-rights-in-defense-bill-amendment

The Hill
By Rebecca Kheel - 04/28/16 11:14 AM EDT

Democrats and civil rights organizations are sparring with Republicans over an amendment added to an annual defense policy bill early Thursday morning relating to federal contractors and grant recipients.

Opponents slammed the amendment as rolling back lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights, while Republicans argued it clarified ambiguities in existing law and protects religious contractors from acting against their beliefs
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Sad to say, looks like GOP lawmakers want to institutionalize LGBT discrimination at the Federal Level - not just the states. Figures the sponsor of the amendment would be from Oklahoma.