Congress holds first hearing on trans issues
But no bills expected to move this year
JOSHUA LYNSEN
Friday, June 27, 2008
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2008/6-27/news/national/12847.cfm (http://www.washingtonblade.com/2008/6-27/news/national/12847.cfm)
Transgender issues took center stage in Congress this week as lawmakers — for the first time ever — heard the stories of transgender people who faced discrimination.
Gay and transgender activists described Thursday's hearing as historic and were hopeful that members of Congress would be spurred to act by the testimony they heard.
"This is a really serious problem that needs to be addressed," said Mara Keisling of National Center for Transgender Equality. "It's that simple."