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News (USA)Obama surprises an emotional Joe Biden with Presidential Medal of Freedom
It was the first time in Obama’s presidency that he has given the medal with an additional level of veneration.
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News (USA)‘Respect for Marriage’ campaign focuses on bipartisan support for gay marriage
The Respect for Marriage Coalition on Wednesday launched a national advertising campaign featuring prominent bipartisan leaders – including President Barack Obama, Former Vice President Dick Cheney, Former First Lady Laura Bush, and Former Secretary of Defense Colin Powell – speaking out in support of marriage for gay and lesbian Americans.
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LifeGen. Colin Powell: I have ‘no problem’ with same-sex marriage
Gen. Colin Powell, a former U.S. Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Wednesday that he supports marriage equality for same-sex couples, at either the state or federal level.
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News (USA)Powell: ‘the law will change and Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell will go away’
Appearing on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday, former Secretary of State Colin Powell said “the country has changed” in the 17 years since “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” became law and now believes, “it is perfectly acceptable to get rid of the law and the policy.” The retired general and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs […]
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News (USA)Colin Powell says he now supports repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Retired Army Gen. Colin L. Powell, whose opposition to allowing gay men and lesbians to serve openly in the military helped lead to adoption of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” legislation 17 years ago, said this week he now believes the policy should be repealed. “Attitudes and circumstances have changed,” Powell said. “It’s been a […]
