Gay rights advances not evident in immigration bill debate
It was “with a heavy heart” that Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont said he was withdrawing his amendment that would have allowed gay Americans to ...
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Leahy: Immigration needs comprehensive approach
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Sen. Patrick Leahy says reforming the U.S. immigration system requires a comprehensive, rather than a piecemeal, ...
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Groups look for next step in delicate immigration reform dance
After clearing the first hurdle in some of the most delicate legislative jockeying in recent memory, advocates of a comprehensive immigration reform ...
Fears Of Killing Immigration Bill Doomed Same-Sex Amendment
Amid warnings the proposal would shatter support for the measure, Democrats backed away from a provision that would allow gay U.S.
Senate confirms Obama nominee to key appeals court
WASHINGTON — After five years of trying, President Barack Obama has placed his first nominee on a key appeals court in Washington.
Patrick Leahy Signals Support For Hemp Legalization
WASHINGTON -- Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Tuesday signaled to advocates that he would support an amendment to the farm bill ...
BREAKING: Leahy withholds amendments for gay couples in immigration bill
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) withheld UAFA as a committee amendment (Blade file photo by Michael Key) Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy ...
Doug Patton: The danger in D.C. is bipartisanship
The growing scandals enveloping the Obama administration are becoming a series of shiny baubles being dangled before the right and the left ...
Did Obama ask Leahy to delay gay-inclusive immigration reform?
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney (Blade file photo by Michael Key) White House Press Secretary Jay Carney wouldn’t deny on Wednesday a media ...
Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering
By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supporters of U.S. immigration reform are hoping that the smooth and drama-free passage of their legislation ...