Obama's Executive Actions May Continue with Gay Rights
In a reversal, the Obama administration is considering signing an sign executive order that would protect gay federal contractors from workplace discrimination.
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Even as outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta continues to push the Supreme Court to open up more rights, the Pentagon has officially begun extending certain benefits to same-sex military families.
In a reversal, the Obama administration is considering signing an sign executive order that would protect gay federal contractors from workplace discrimination.
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