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Title: ENDA to be introduced on Thursday
Post by: Shana A on April 23, 2013, 01:10:56 PM
Post by: Shana A on April 23, 2013, 01:10:56 PM
ENDA to be introduced on Thursday
By Chris Johnson on April 23, 2013
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/04/23/enda-introduction-set-for-thursday/ (http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/04/23/enda-introduction-set-for-thursday/)
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act is set to be introduced in both chambers of Congress on Thursday, according to multiple sources, but without major changes that were previously under consideration.
The bill will be reintroduced in the House by Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), the most senior openly gay member of the chamber, who's taking over the legislation now that former Rep. Barney Frank has retired. In the Senate, the legislation will be reintroduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). The lawmakers' offices confirmed they would introduce ENDA concurrently on Thursday.
The Senate version of the bill will have five original sponsors: Merkley and lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) will be two Democrats, Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) will be two Republicans and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) will round out the quintet.
The number of original co-sponsors in the House remains to be seen. Conchita Cruz, a Polis spokesperson, said many House members have told her boss "they want to make sure that they are included" as original co-sponsors.
Tico Almeida, president of Freedom to Work, said his organization will push for a committee vote and movement on the Senate floor for ENDA "as soon as possible."
By Chris Johnson on April 23, 2013
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/04/23/enda-introduction-set-for-thursday/ (http://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/04/23/enda-introduction-set-for-thursday/)
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act is set to be introduced in both chambers of Congress on Thursday, according to multiple sources, but without major changes that were previously under consideration.
The bill will be reintroduced in the House by Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), the most senior openly gay member of the chamber, who's taking over the legislation now that former Rep. Barney Frank has retired. In the Senate, the legislation will be reintroduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.). The lawmakers' offices confirmed they would introduce ENDA concurrently on Thursday.
The Senate version of the bill will have five original sponsors: Merkley and lesbian Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) will be two Democrats, Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) will be two Republicans and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) will round out the quintet.
The number of original co-sponsors in the House remains to be seen. Conchita Cruz, a Polis spokesperson, said many House members have told her boss "they want to make sure that they are included" as original co-sponsors.
Tico Almeida, president of Freedom to Work, said his organization will push for a committee vote and movement on the Senate floor for ENDA "as soon as possible."
Title: Re: ENDA to be introduced on Thursday
Post by: gennee on April 23, 2013, 01:34:40 PM
Post by: gennee on April 23, 2013, 01:34:40 PM
"After the Supreme Court rules in the Windsor marriage case, many right-wingers are going to denounce marriage equality for same-sex couples, but claim that they don't believe in discrimination against LGBT Americans," Almeida said.
When I read this I never read such double speak in my life. My question to Almeida is 'What's the problem then?'
When I read this I never read such double speak in my life. My question to Almeida is 'What's the problem then?'