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Sexual orientation bill advances in Pa. House

Started by Butterfly, March 19, 2009, 02:59:34 PM

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March 19, 2009, 02:59:34 PM
Sexual orientation bill advances in Pa. House
Gay and Lesbian Times
March 19 2009


http://www.gaylesbiantimes.com/?id=14240


HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A bill to extend anti-discrimination protections to include sexual orientation passed a Pennsylvania House committee on a party-line vote March 11.
Democratic supporters hailed it as a necessary step to end bias in housing, employment, credit or public accommodations, while Republican opponents said it would infringe on religious beliefs and was being pushed through too quickly.
"I am concerned that in protecting the rights of one group of citizens, we could be taking away the rights of another group," said Rep. Marguerite Quinn, R-Bucks.

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