House Subcommittee Reports Out Domestic Partnership Bill
July 30, 2009
Great news... after considering amendments to the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act during this morning's markup, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia just reported out the bill with a vote of five to three.
Continue Reading ►House Subcommittee Marks Up Domestic Partner Benefits Bill
July 30, 2009
This morning, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia will hold a markup on H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO). This critical legislation would extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal civilian employees on the same basis as spousal benefits. The markup of DPBO will begin at 9:00 a.m. in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.
Continue Reading ►HRC Houston Promotes Diversity and Inclusion Through "Gender Identity and Our Faith Communities
July 29, 2009
On June 18th the Houston HRC Diversity Committee, Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church and HRC National Business Council member Meghan Stabler, presented HRC’s Religion and Faith program; “Gender Identity & Our Faith Communities: A Congregational Guider for Transgender Advocacy.”
Continue Reading ►Gay Beach Day in Ocean Grove
July 29, 2009
On Saturday July 25, I packed my bag with sunscreen and headed to the beach along with the rest of the East Coast. However, I was headed to my first Gay Day at the Beach in Ocean Grove NJ. HRC and Ocean Grove NJ have a long standing relationship, and this very close community started this annual tradition in 2008. Like so many LGBT communities, Ocean Grove wanted to find a way to give back to wonderful LGBT organizations that give so much to our community.
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