Connecticut Senators Murphy and Blumenthal Urge Passage of Equality Act in Visit to West Hartford

Bridget Bronsdon

We-Ha

West Hartford, CT

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ezs note:  My hometown!

Ukraine crisis - Deal on Russia sanctions bill possible this week, senators say

Doina Chiacu

Reuters

Verkhovnya, Ukraine ca. 1930s

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Joe Biden - 17 senators ask Biden to push for Medicare expansion

David Cohen

Politico

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New Mexico - Senators request reports in death of transgender migrant

Susan Montoya Bryan
Santa Fe New Mexican

Albuquerque, NM

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lead story - Donald Trump’s transgender ban is as bad as Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, say 49 Senators

Josh Jackman
Pink News

Capitol Rotunda

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civil rights - Senators, Representative and Civil Rights Leaders: Duncan Unfit for Lifetime Appointment as Federal Judge

Shin Inouye
civilrights.org

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Pair of senators submit amendment to delay Trump transgender ban

Jordain Carney
The Hill

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MN GOP Senators want to block transgender employees from using the bathroom

Andy Birkey
The Colu.mn

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ezs note:  Does it seem that I'm repeating myself... hmmmm... but this one's from Minnesota.  Please contact your state representative AND state senator and tell them they should vote NO on this stupid bill. (Senate File 3002) 

Transgender Witness Was Tipping Point for Gay-Rights Bill

Fawn Johnson
http://www.nationaljournal.com/

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ezs note:  If you live in a district where there is a Republican representative, don't despair - e-write!  Every letter makes them squirm even more.  It's difficult, to be sure, but you can make a better world for all of us.  For more information, go to www.house.gov.

Senators kill protection measure (News-Times)

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