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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009</title>
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    <title>H.R.3017: To provide for a more structured and ... - OpenCongress</title>
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Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3017/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>God, Gays and Grace: The Discriminatory &amp;#39;Non-Discrimination Act&amp;#39;</title>
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    <updated>2011-01-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>God, Gays and Grace </name>
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And so it goes with the characteristically mislabeled &#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221; or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House). According to its leftist proponents, ENDA &#8211; which is under consideration in both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gaychristianbeliever.blogspot.com/2011/01/discriminatory-non-discrimination-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clothing.istra.jgora.pl/2010/12/26/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Former Rep. Donald Sherwood (R-PA)</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Nonprofit Bank Buys Foreclosed Homes, Then Sells Them Back to Former Owners; Cars Land Postcard on construction walls around the former Bountiful Valley Farm; HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.31695.com/former-rep-donald-sherwood-r-pa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.6520: Don&amp;#39;t Ask, Don&amp;#39;t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ...</title>
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Bills, People. H.R.3200 America&amp;#39;s Affordable ... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.2454 American Clean Energ... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.627 Credit CARD Act of 20... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.3017 Employment Non-Discri... 1 &amp;middot; H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Trans. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h6520/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA &#8211; Employment Non-Discrimination Act</title>
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    <updated>2010-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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You can (or HR 3017) as it progresses through the Congress. What states protect LGBT people against discrimination based on sexual orientation? (States with an * also prohibit discrimination based on gender expression and identity) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://the0media.net/?p=520&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Rubicon &#171; ENDAblog</title>
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What about H.R. 3017 which is currently pending?? Reply. Lincoln says: December 8, 2010 at 9:44 am. OMG, the idea of them moving into The Camera Shop!!! In the name of all that is sacred, that is such an insult. Talk about peeing on a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endablog.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/the-rubicon/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/11/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
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    <updated>2010-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/11/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Florida&amp;#39;s Gay Adoption Ban Crumbles | Drudge Retort</title>
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    <updated>2010-11-20T19:00:00Z</updated>
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President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are quietly rushing through legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that would actually bring cross-dressing teachers into your child&amp;#39;s classroom. Under the Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.drudge.com/news/138754/floridas-gay-adoption-ban-crumbles&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Transsexuals and Employment Discrimination | Levine &amp;amp; Blit, PLLC</title>
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    <updated>2010-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The online protesters are urging Congress to vote on a piece of legislation named the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA or HR-3017), which was originally introduced way back in 1994. Due to a lack of political weight and other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.levineblit.com/blog/2010/11/transsexuals-and-employment-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Will Lawmakers Trim the Fat During Lame Duck Session? &#171; Fox News ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Employment: H.R.3017 Has anyone even read this? I thought we already had something like this. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/F?c111:1:./temp/~c111fx828R:e3902: Searching in the &#8220;find&#8221; box, I put in the terms &#8220;undocumented&#8221;, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.foxnewsinsider.com/2010/11/12/will-lawmakers-trim-the-fat-during-lame-duck-session/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-08:/commentary/9799500</id>
    <updated>2010-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn; 2009 OECD Employment and Labour Ministerial Meeting; Employment Relations; San Diego Harbor Police Recruitment and Employment; Where is a good resource to search ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.31695.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Employment Contracts &#8211; Indian Perspective</title>
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default Employment Contracts Indian Perspective. Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobstreet.cz.cc/2010/11/08/employment-contracts-indian-perspective/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Top 10 songs in Commercials for 2009</title>
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Centraal Beheer Commercials Part IV of IV; Centraal Beheer Commercials Part II of IV; HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s Testimony; Appraisal Management Company Directory 2009; First 6 Free Credit Report. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://businesscardads.com/2010/11/top-10-songs-in-commercials-for-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-03:/commentary/9601200</id>
    <updated>2010-11-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. Sh.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bussines4ever.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Proposed Law Will Protect Gender Identity</title>
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    <updated>2010-11-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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1584/HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act bill is awaiting final legislative vote in the House and Senate in order to become official Federal law. Why is this legislation needed? Qualified, hardworking Americans are denied job ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thegalatasgroup.com/2010/11/03/proposed-law-will-protect-gender-identity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paythepeople.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://businesscardads.com/2010/10/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Job Seeker Network &#8211; HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobseekernetwork.com/job-seeker-videos/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Good For The Gays? Not Mary Bono Mack, Not Anymore</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9530808</id>
    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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5) Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) (Co-Sponsorship) 6) Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act (HR 2625) (Co-Sponsorship) 7) Respect for Marriage Act (HR 3567) (Co-Sponsorship) 8) Uniting American Families Act (HR 1024) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2010/10/good-for-gays-not-mary-bono-mack-not.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NC-4: BJ Lawson in his own words | BlueNC</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-19:/commentary/9458370</id>
    <updated>2010-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3017 would make it illegal to engage in discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation. Rep. Price has acted progressively by cosponsoring this bill. H.R. 3269. Corporations do not exist to benefit themselves. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/nc-4-bj-lawson-his-own-words&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-10:/commentary/9704975</id>
    <updated>2010-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobs.freevideosinfos.com/2010/10/11/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Refuse the Juice: Politicized for No Good Reason</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-10:/commentary/9334060</id>
    <updated>2010-10-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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(2009), H.R. 3017, 111th Cong. (2009), would provide protections against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; (2) the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, S. 1102, 111th Cong. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://refusethejuice.typepad.com/thinkaboutit/2010/10/politicized-for-no-good-reason.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Discriminations: Prop. 107 On The Ballot In Arizona</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-09:/commentary/9348724</id>
    <updated>2010-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Not to worry (at least if you believe civil rights advocates); the drafters and supporters of H.R. 3017 are obviously aware of the concerns produced by this history, and thus they included the following attempt to calm those fears: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.discriminations.us/2010/10/prop_107_on_the_ballot_in_ariz.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: Video and transcript: WH&amp;#39;s Valerie Jarrett at ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Next is the House markup for H.R. 3017 (ENDA). It&amp;#39;s coming soon, as promised. Since healthcare surfaced, our leading Members have said it would occur in late November or early December. We&amp;#39;re not at either of those calendar markers yet. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/17591/video-and-transcript-whs-valerie-jarrett-at-hrcs-national-dinner&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Let&amp;#39;s Not Forget About ENDA</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-07:/commentary/9341721</id>
    <updated>2010-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Let your representative know that you support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017/S. 1584, and that he/she should support the passing of ENDA immediately. The US Capitol switchboard is open 24 hours per day. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themonstermovement.blogspot.com/2010/10/lets-not-forget-about-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fired For Being a Lesbian [Video]</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/causes/civil-rights/blog/fired-for-being-a-lesbian-video/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-07:/commentary/9334062</id>
    <updated>2010-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Defend Civil Rights </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) &#8211; the bill (S. 1584/H.R. 3017) that would make workplace discrimination illegal against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people was introduced first in *1994*--and Congress *still* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/causes/civil-rights/blog/fired-for-being-a-lesbian-video/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA &#8211; Employment Non-Discrimination Act</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-05:/commentary/9291950</id>
    <updated>2010-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Outpersonals </name>
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You can (or HR 3017) as it progresses through the Congress. What states protect LGBT people against discrimination based on sexual orientation? (States with an * also prohibit discrimination based on gender expression and identity) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://the0media.net/?p=296&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) First 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/17540/rep-chellie-pingree-dme-first-2010-campaign-ad-small-business" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9283328</id>
    <updated>2010-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
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You must enter a subject for your comment. Glad you asked, lrlopez! Believe me, I am tickled to be able to give you answers. Chellie on DOMA: Co-sponsor of HR 3567: &amp;quot;Respect for Marriage Act&amp;quot;. Chellie on ENDA: Co-sponsor of HR 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/17540/rep-chellie-pingree-dme-first-2010-campaign-ad-small-business&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Open letter to BJ Lawson | BlueNC</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-02:/commentary/9291949</id>
    <updated>2010-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BlueNC - Where North Carolina comes to think </name>
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H.R. 3017. It might seem that the USA is moving beyond discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transexuals. Yet, it&amp;#39;s still legal for people to be fired from their jobs for no other reason than that they aren&amp;#39;t ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/open-letter-bj-lawson&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.7886.org/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-01:/commentary/9259012</id>
    <updated>2010-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hot Jobs </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.7886.org/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.all-foryou.info/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9218059</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All For You </name>
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5 comments to HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s Testimony. ChristinePhxAz. September 29, 2010 at 2:25 pm &#183; Reply. While I historically have not always aggreed with Mr.Frank, as a transgendered woman I ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.all-foryou.info/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Employment Non-discrimination Act</title>
    <link href="http://berriomblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/employment-non-discrimination-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-26:/commentary/9734066</id>
    <updated>2010-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Berriom Blog </name>
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You can track ENDA (or HR 3017) as it progresses through Congress. Not everyone is ready to accept this as a new form of Diversity - but how can we prove that it isn&amp;#39;t? Afterall, they are of &amp;#39;different&amp;#39; orientation or identity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://berriomblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/employment-non-discrimination-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>[News] [USA] Progressive lawmakers call on Pelosi to move on ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/09/news-usa-progressive-lawmakers-call-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-23:/commentary/10339358</id>
    <updated>2010-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everything </name>
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&amp;quot;Now is a dire time for the American worker and we believe, HR 3017, the Employee Nondiscrimination Act is a vital piece in our economic recovery,&amp;quot; the draft letter states. &amp;quot;With the support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/09/news-usa-progressive-lawmakers-call-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>If Congress&amp;#39; Liberals Put ENDA Request On Finer Paper Stock, Will ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/if-congress-liberals-put-enda-request-on-finer-paper-stock-will-nancy-pelosi-listen-harder-20100924/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-23:/commentary/9694598</id>
    <updated>2010-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty </name>
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Now is a dire time for the American worker and we believe, H.R. 3017, the Employee Nondiscrimination Act is a vital piece in our economic recovery. With the support of the Democratic leadership and the demonstrated commitment of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/if-congress-liberals-put-enda-request-on-finer-paper-stock-will-nancy-pelosi-listen-harder-20100924/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Polis, Progressive Caucus Push Pelosi on ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://www.connexion.org/gay-news/news?id=749014" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-23:/commentary/9218060</id>
    <updated>2010-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connexion News: Front Page </name>
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Now is a dire time for the American worker and we believe, HR 3017, the Employee Nondiscrimination Act is a vital piece in our economic recovery. With the support of the Democratic leadership and the demonstrated commitment of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.connexion.org/gay-news/news?id=749014&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Progressive lawmakers call on Pelosi to move on ENDA : Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/09/24/progressive-lawmakers-call-on-pelosi-to-move-on-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-23:/commentary/9182200</id>
    <updated>2010-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Blade - LGBTQ News </name>
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&#8220;Now is a dire time for the American worker and we believe, H.R. 3017, the Employee Nondiscrimination Act is a vital piece in our economic recovery,&#8221; the draft letter states. &#8220;With the support of the Democratic leadership and the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/09/24/progressive-lawmakers-call-on-pelosi-to-move-on-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Equality NC Discusses Legal LGBT Discrimination &#8212; Equality North ...</title>
    <link href="http://equalitync.org/news1/equality-nc-discusses-legal-lgbt-discrimination" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-20:/commentary/9174915</id>
    <updated>2010-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Equality NC News </name>
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Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) - S. 1584/H.R. 3017 would provide basic protections against workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. ... and this potential state legislation: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://equalitync.org/news1/equality-nc-discusses-legal-lgbt-discrimination&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Capitol Hill &amp;quot;Daily Brief&amp;quot;: CHPP Daily Brief - September 20, 2010</title>
    <link href="http://chpponline.blogspot.com/2010/09/chpp-daily-brief-september-20-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9160646</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill &quot;Daily Brief&quot; </name>
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An equally troubling bill, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (H.R. 3017/S. 1584) may also be dealt with in coming weeks. This legislation would force organizations - even religious ones - to hire people whose lifestyles and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chpponline.blogspot.com/2010/09/chpp-daily-brief-september-20-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://vidxt.com/wordpress/?p=203" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-18:/commentary/9484688</id>
    <updated>2010-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Money News </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. Employment Tribunals Video Rating: 4 / 5.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vidxt.com/wordpress/?p=203&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Therapeutic Justice Project: Thoughts on Yom Kippur</title>
    <link href="http://therapeuticjustice.blogspot.com/2010/09/thoughts-on-yom-kippur.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-18:/commentary/9153901</id>
    <updated>2010-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Therapeutic Justice Project </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017/S. 1584, to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA immediately, without delay. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://therapeuticjustice.blogspot.com/2010/09/thoughts-on-yom-kippur.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Therapeutic Justice Project: System Failure, Part II</title>
    <link href="http://therapeuticjustice.blogspot.com/2010/09/system-failure-part-ii_15.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-14:/commentary/9120858</id>
    <updated>2010-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Therapeutic Justice Project </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017/S. 1584, to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA immediately, without delay. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://therapeuticjustice.blogspot.com/2010/09/system-failure-part-ii_15.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude! &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Christine O ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gopusanj.com/wordpress/?p=15065" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-13:/commentary/9182201</id>
    <updated>2010-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude! </name>
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If FOL wanted to improve his buddy&amp;#39;s chances in two years, he should advise him to pull his support for HR 3017 (ENDA). They vote against any law that increases the scope of government. September 15th, 2010 at 4:28 pm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gopusanj.com/wordpress/?p=15065&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Article 1 &#171; Paperboyo &#8211; Washington DC Edition</title>
    <link href="http://washington-dc.paperboyo.com/2010/09/congress-article-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-12:/commentary/9102720</id>
    <updated>2010-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Paperboyo - Washington DC Edition </name>
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http://www.congress.org/news/2010/09/09/gayrights_groups_mobilize This article talks about how The House wants to pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), this would stop people not being able to get a job because of their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washington-dc.paperboyo.com/2010/09/congress-article-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Call Now for Passage of ENDA [Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://loopholing.com/employment-laws/call-now-for-passage-of-enda-employment-non-discrimination-act" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-11:/commentary/9102719</id>
    <updated>2010-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loopholing - Law, Legal &amp; Taxes </name>
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Call your Representative now! Ask them to support HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, also know as ENDA. Call the House of Representatives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loopholing.com/employment-laws/call-now-for-passage-of-enda-employment-non-discrimination-act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Would a Muslim Congress Look Like? Take a Peek.</title>
    <link href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/09/10/what-would-a-muslim-congress-look-like-take-a-peek/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-09:/commentary/9200506</id>
    <updated>2010-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Irregular Times </name>
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Ellison have cosponsored HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. This bill, if passed into law, would make it illegal to engage in hiring discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation. Both Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/09/10/what-would-a-muslim-congress-look-like-take-a-peek/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.paythepeople.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-09:/commentary/9086479</id>
    <updated>2010-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PayThePeople.com </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paythepeople.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Best Careers 2009: Occupational Therapist Job Description</title>
    <link href="http://jobinfo.co.tv/2010/09/06/best-careers-2009-occupational-therapist-job-description/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-05:/commentary/9086478</id>
    <updated>2010-09-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Talk About Job </name>
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I&amp;#39;ve been hearing some very negative things about temporary and employment agencies. Has anyone had ... HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s Testimony Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobinfo.co.tv/2010/09/06/best-careers-2009-occupational-therapist-job-description/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Please leave anti-bullying programs out of the culture war ...</title>
    <link href="http://wthrockmorton.com/2010/09/01/please-leave-the-anti-bullying-programs-out-of-the-culture-war/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-31:/commentary/9063709</id>
    <updated>2010-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Warren Throckmorton </name>
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We write to you regarding the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, and Senate (S. 1584). Our purpose is to outline the serious concerns we have with these bills in their current form and why we cannot maintain the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wthrockmorton.com/2010/09/01/please-leave-the-anti-bullying-programs-out-of-the-culture-war/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentinmiami.info/employment-in-miami-information/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-27:/commentary/9734065</id>
    <updated>2010-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment in Miami </name>
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parameter implied = &#8220;http://www.youtube.com/v/capr5hskeym?fs =&#8221; 1 &amp;amp; rel = 0 &#8220;type =&#8221; application / x-shockwave-flash &#8220;width =&#8221; 425 &#8221; height = &#8220;355&#8243; allowfullscreen = &#8220;&amp;gt;. employment Ave in the north-west of Miami, 171 482, Miami, &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentinmiami.info/employment-in-miami-information/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: The Fehrenbachs: DADT has brought loss and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/17185/the-fehrenbachs-dadt-has-brought-loss-and-heartache-to-our-family" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-26:/commentary/9035779</id>
    <updated>2010-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
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H.R. 3017. It might seem that the USA is moving beyond discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transexuals. Yet, it&amp;#39;s still legal for people to be fired from their jobs for no other reason than that they aren&amp;#39;t ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/17185/the-fehrenbachs-dadt-has-brought-loss-and-heartache-to-our-family&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA Summer: &amp;#39;GetEQUAL is determined to pull out all the stops to ...</title>
    <link href="http://gay.americablog.com/2010/08/enda-summer-getequal-is-determined-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-19:/commentary/9013889</id>
    <updated>2010-08-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAblog Gay </name>
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If the elections go the way some pundits are predicting, meaning Democratic losses, we won&amp;#39;t see ENDA for a long time. The window is closing. Senator Merkley&amp;#39;s ENDA bill, S. 1584, currently has 43 co-sponsors. The House bill, HR 3017, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gay.americablog.com/2010/08/enda-summer-getequal-is-determined-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Comparing Prop. 8 judge to Emperor Nero just the latest in Wash ...</title>
    <link href="http://foxnewswatchdog.com/?p=15798" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-09:/commentary/8906110</id>
    <updated>2010-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Fox News Watchdog </name>
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H.R. 3017, known as ENDA, seeks to give homosexuals (and the government) the right to sue employers, based on the theory that being gay is like being black (even though homosexuality is a matter of conduct, not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://foxnewswatchdog.com/?p=15798&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
    <link href="http://www.forceproduct.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-06:/commentary/8976098</id>
    <updated>2010-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Trend Product Review Center </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.forceproduct.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Roberts Thoughts: Been busy but I have headlines.</title>
    <link href="http://romans828pslm23.blogspot.com/2010/08/been-busy-but-i-have-headlines.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8873085</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Roberts Thoughts </name>
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Whereas: The Gay Bill of Special Rights (H.R. 3017) would force employers to hire radical homosexuals or face a federal lawsuit or jail time; and http://www.traditionalvalues.us/gbsrpetition.aspx?cd=CA41&amp;amp;pid=ws3 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://romans828pslm23.blogspot.com/2010/08/been-busy-but-i-have-headlines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Roberts Thoughts: Been busy but I have headlines.</title>
    <link href="http://www.romans828pslm23.blogspot.com/2010/08/been-busy-but-i-have-headlines.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-04:/commentary/8865060</id>
    <updated>2010-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Roberts Thoughts </name>
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Whereas: The Gay Bill of Special Rights (H.R. 3017) would force employers to hire radical homosexuals or face a federal lawsuit or jail time; and http://www.traditionalvalues.us/gbsrpetition.aspx?cd=CA41&amp;amp;pid=ws3 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.romans828pslm23.blogspot.com/2010/08/been-busy-but-i-have-headlines.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
    <link href="http://businesscardads.com/2010/07/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-30:/commentary/8817987</id>
    <updated>2010-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>businesscardads.com </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://businesscardads.com/2010/07/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>In the future! - Thieves in the Temple.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/07/in-the-future.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8777563</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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Anyway, the bill numbers are H.R. 3017 and S. 1584, and you can read the bill for yourself at thomas.loc.gov and discover that the bill doesn&amp;#39;t cover religious organizations or the Armed Forces, doesn&amp;#39;t promote affirmative action for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/07/in-the-future.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Celebration of Faith and Service | DignityUSA</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8971087</id>
    <updated>2010-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DignityUSA Articles </name>
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One such effort under debate in both houses of Congress is the ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act), which is currently in committee in the U. S. House of Representatives (H.R. 3017) and U.S. Senate (S. 1584). Many of our Catholic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dignityusa.org/content/save-the-date&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://mynextjob.what1wants.com/2010/07/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-18:/commentary/8751895</id>
    <updated>2010-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>My Next Job </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mynextjob.what1wants.com/2010/07/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Through the Looking Glass and into the Fire: Afghanistan and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluenc.com/through-looking-glass-and-fire-afghanistan-and-americas-longest-war" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-15:/commentary/8736961</id>
    <updated>2010-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BlueNC blogs </name>
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H.R. 3017. It might seem that the USA is moving beyond discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transexuals. Yet, it&amp;#39;s still legal for people to be fired from their jobs for no other reason than that they aren&amp;#39;t ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluenc.com/through-looking-glass-and-fire-afghanistan-and-americas-longest-war&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Therapeutic Justice Project: ADWAS Founder Marilyn J. Smith ...</title>
    <link href="http://therapeuticjustice.blogspot.com/2010/07/adwas-founder-marilyn-j-smith-keynote.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/9190075</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Therapeutic Justice Project </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017/S. 1584, to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA immediately, without delay. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://therapeuticjustice.blogspot.com/2010/07/adwas-founder-marilyn-j-smith-keynote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Biden on spy swap: &amp;#39;I thought they&amp;#39;d take Rush Limbaugh&amp;#39; | Raw Story</title>
    <link href="http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/07/biden-spy-swap-limbaugh/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/9056469</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Raw Story </name>
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September 22, 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; On September 23, the House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) bill that will be a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/07/biden-spy-swap-limbaugh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Biden on spy swap: &amp;#39;I thought they&amp;#39;d take Rush Limbaugh&amp;#39; | Raw Story</title>
    <link href="http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/0709/biden-spy-swap-limbaugh/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/9035780</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Raw Story </name>
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September 22, 2009 &#8211; On September 23, the House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) bill that will be a nightmare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/0709/biden-spy-swap-limbaugh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Biden on spy swap: &amp;#39;I thought they&amp;#39;d take Rush Limbaugh&amp;#39; | Raw Story</title>
    <link href="http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0709/biden-spy-swap-limbaugh/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8692631</id>
    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Raw Story </name>
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September 22, 2009 &#8211; On September 23, the House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) bill that will be a nightmare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0709/biden-spy-swap-limbaugh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Conservative American Party: Need a Cold Refreshing Burst of ...</title>
    <link href="http://theconservativeamericanparty.blogspot.com/2010/07/well-i-am-going-to-share-my-pick-me-up.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-05:/commentary/8712927</id>
    <updated>2010-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Conservative American Party </name>
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H.R. 3017 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 aka ENDA. What is this Act? Why is it important today? Why do we have people apposing this act? Who are the Winners if This Act Passes? Who are the Winners if This Act Fails? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theconservativeamericanparty.blogspot.com/2010/07/well-i-am-going-to-share-my-pick-me-up.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Georgia Court Finds for Transgender Employee</title>
    <link href="http://hrlori.com/georgia-court-finds-for-transgender-employee/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-05:/commentary/8670422</id>
    <updated>2010-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>HR Lori </name>
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Glenn. To Vandy Beth Glenn: You go girl! Below is Ms. Glenns&amp;#39;s 2009 testimony speaking out in favor of HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act which would prohibit discrimination based upon sexual orientation and/or gender identity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hrlori.com/georgia-court-finds-for-transgender-employee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Religious Right is watching you&#8230; or, at least, they&amp;#39;re watching me</title>
    <link href="http://www.paulinepark.com/index.php/2010/06/the-religious-right-is-watching-you-or-at-least-theyre-watching-me/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8619061</id>
    <updated>2010-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pauline Park </name>
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ENDA, (HR 3017) includes coverage of &#8220;gender identity.&#8221; The term &#8220;gender identity&#8221; is code for drag queens, transvestites, and transsexuals. The umbrella term &#8220;transgender&#8221; is used to describe these individuals. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paulinepark.com/index.php/2010/06/the-religious-right-is-watching-you-or-at-least-theyre-watching-me/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Critique of USCCB Letter to US Congresspersons Regarding ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dignityusa.org/content/critique-usccb-letter-us-congresspersons-regarding-employment-non-discrimination-act-bills" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8575445</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DignityUSA Articles </name>
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Roman Catholics can identify themselves as such and say that the bishops of the USCCB do not speak for them, and encourage their congresspersons to favorably pass the ENDA bills (HR 3017 and Senate S.1584). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dignityusa.org/content/critique-usccb-letter-us-congresspersons-regarding-employment-non-discrimination-act-bills&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Chairman ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=282" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-21:/commentary/8570588</id>
    <updated>2010-06-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment Law Solicitors.net </name>
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George Miller, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, delivers an opening statement at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. Technorati Tags: ENDA, equality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=282&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Queen Elizabeth II speech to parliament 2009</title>
    <link href="http://jobsconsulting.co.cc/2010/06/21/queen-elizabeth-ii-speech-to-parliament-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-19:/commentary/8557958</id>
    <updated>2010-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Jobs | The best Jobs articles from Jobsconsulting </name>
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ENDA: Barney Frank Gets Personal in Debate&amp;#39;s Final Speech; Best Careers 2009: Occupational Therapist Job Description; Lil Wayne &#8211; Ice Cream Paint Job Freestyle [No Ceilings Mixtape] NEW 2009 [DOWNLOAD]; HR 3017, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsconsulting.co.cc/2010/06/21/queen-elizabeth-ii-speech-to-parliament-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: David Saperstein</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=274" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-19:/commentary/8550654</id>
    <updated>2010-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment Law Solicitors.net </name>
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Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of The Religious Action Center, testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=274&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=270" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-18:/commentary/8557957</id>
    <updated>2010-06-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Employment Law Solicitors.net </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. Technorati Tags: ENDA, equality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=270&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Best Careers 2009: Pharmacist Job Description</title>
    <link href="http://jobstreet.cz.cc/2010/06/18/best-careers-2009-pharmacist-job-description/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8557959</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Jobs, Employment &amp;amp; Carrier Information </name>
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Careers; Trent Reznor Interview **NEW** April 2009; Zafri Khan Career Best Performance &#8211; Betho Betho Leya Dala; HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s Testimony; Career Transition Programs &#8211; Best Way To Achieve ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobstreet.cz.cc/2010/06/18/best-careers-2009-pharmacist-job-description/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Southern Baptists Pass Resolution Opposing ENDA | the big daddy weave</title>
    <link href="http://www.thebigdaddyweave.com/2010/06/southern-baptists-pass-resolution-opposing-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8514990</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>the big daddy weave </name>
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WHEREAS, Legislation titled the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) that has been introduced in the House of Representatives (HR 3017, with 202 co-sponsors) as well as in the Senate (S 1584, with 45 co-sponsors) would radically ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thebigdaddyweave.com/2010/06/southern-baptists-pass-resolution-opposing-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TransTalk - Dallas Transgender Advocates and Allies</title>
    <link href="http://dallastaa.ning.com/xn/detail/2352402:Comment:10711?xg_source=activity" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-14:/commentary/8514991</id>
    <updated>2010-06-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on Dallas Transgender Advocates... </name>
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Support the Congressional Hearing Full Committee hearing on HR.3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on Wednesday September 23rd. There is very little time before the House resolution HR(&#8230; Tagged: ENDA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dallastaa.ning.com/xn/detail/2352402:Comment:10711?xg_source=activity&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Generals International: RPN Prayer Alert</title>
    <link href="http://www.generals.org/home/individual-view/article/rpn-prayer-alert-52510/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8598100</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Generals.org - Latest news </name>
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(FRC) Employment Non-Discrimination Act: Liberals in both the U.S. House (H.R. 3017) and Senate (S. 1584) have introduced bills prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of &amp;quot;sexual orientation or gender identity.&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.generals.org/home/individual-view/article/rpn-prayer-alert-52510/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Generals International: RPN Prayer Alert</title>
    <link href="http://www.generals.org/home/individual-view/article/south-africa-report-may-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8529677</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Generals.org - Latest news </name>
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(FRC) Employment Non-Discrimination Act: Liberals in both the U.S. House (H.R. 3017) and Senate (S. 1584) have introduced bills prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of &amp;quot;sexual orientation or gender identity.&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.generals.org/home/individual-view/article/south-africa-report-may-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: DC Capital Pride 2010: You Ain ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/06/dc_capital_pride_2010_you_aint.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8523424</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
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Among the thousands of pieces of legislation marinating on the docket are the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584) and the repeal of the military&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Don&amp;#39;t Ask, Don&amp;#39;t Tell&amp;quot; policy. Though Capital Pride did indeed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/06/dc_capital_pride_2010_you_aint.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TransTalk - Dallas Transgender Advocates and Allies</title>
    <link href="http://dallastaa.ning.com/xn/detail/2352402:Comment:10697?xg_source=activity" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8501664</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on Dallas Transgender Advocates... </name>
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Support the Congressional Hearing Full Committee hearing on HR.3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on Wednesday September 23rd. There is very little time before the House resolution HR(&#8230; Tagged: ENDA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dallastaa.ning.com/xn/detail/2352402:Comment:10697?xg_source=activity&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Trash Talk With KIT: Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://kareniristucker.blogspot.com/2010/06/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-12:/commentary/8529678</id>
    <updated>2010-06-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trash Talk With KIT </name>
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Known as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA, H.R. 3017), the measure would provide federal job protections based on both sexual orientation and gender identity. It has a backer in high places, namely Majority Whip James E. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kareniristucker.blogspot.com/2010/06/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Science of Sport: Caster Semenya - Verdict Imminent</title>
    <link href="http://www.sportsscientists.com/2010/06/caster-semenya-verdict-imminent.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-08:/commentary/8492513</id>
    <updated>2010-06-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Science of Sport </name>
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We write to you regarding the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, and Senate (S. 1584). Our purpose is to outline the serious concerns we have with these bills in their current form and why we cannot maintain the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sportsscientists.com/2010/06/caster-semenya-verdict-imminent.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude! &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Lance Wins ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gopusanj.com/wordpress/?p=13487" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-07:/commentary/8472923</id>
    <updated>2010-06-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude! </name>
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Tell your buddy, we will watching his voting record. His second term better be a vast improvement over his first. The first place he should start is to remove his name from the list of co-sponsors to HR 3017 (Barney Frank&amp;#39;s ENDA bill). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gopusanj.com/wordpress/?p=13487&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A.E.Brain: Catholic Bishops No Longer Neutral</title>
    <link href="http://aebrain.blogspot.com/2010/06/catholic-bishops-reluctantly-support.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8459315</id>
    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AEBrain </name>
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We write to you regarding the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, and Senate (S. 1584). Our purpose is to outline the serious concerns we have with these bills in their current form and why we cannot maintain the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aebrain.blogspot.com/2010/06/catholic-bishops-reluctantly-support.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Summertime, and the Panderin&amp;#39;s Easy&#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://prayerandaction.com/?p=7036" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-03:/commentary/8449774</id>
    <updated>2010-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prayer And Action </name>
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In the bills currently before Congress (HR 3017 and S.1584), Ms. Campbell would be protected for verbally assaulting this little girl&#8211;or countless others who hold conservative worldviews. &amp;quot;If you can&amp;#39;t believe in tolerance,&amp;quot; the driver ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prayerandaction.com/?p=7036&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tea Party Blogger: Public Advocate of the United States: Stop The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.teapartyblogger.com/2010/06/public-advocate-of-united-states-stop.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-03:/commentary/8444841</id>
    <updated>2010-06-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tea Party Blogger </name>
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Whereas: The Gay Bill of Special Rights (H.R. 3017) would force employers to hire radical homosexuals or face a federal lawsuit or jail time; and. Whereas: Churches, daycares, nurseries, private schools and businesses would all be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.teapartyblogger.com/2010/06/public-advocate-of-united-states-stop.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US Bishops Argue Employers Should Be Allowed To Consider Being Gay ...</title>
    <link href="http://camelswithhammers.com/2010/06/03/u-s-bishops-argue-employers-should-be-allowed-to-consider-being-gay-a-fireable-offense/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-02:/commentary/8449775</id>
    <updated>2010-06-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Camels With Hammers </name>
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... Religious Secularism, Right Wing Politics, Roman Catholic Church, Same Sex Marriage, Separation of Church and State Tagged: Anti-discrimination Laws, Discrimination, Employment Nondiscrimination Act, enda, HR 3017, Senate (S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://camelswithhammers.com/2010/06/03/u-s-bishops-argue-employers-should-be-allowed-to-consider-being-gay-a-fireable-offense/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>In Case You Missed It: Congress Sweating It Out</title>
    <link href="http://www.traditionalvalues.org/read/3902/in-case-you-missed-it-congress-sweating-it-out/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8444840</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Traditional Values Coalition </name>
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During the past several weeks, I&amp;#39;ve done numerous TV, radio, and print interviews on the dangers facing Americans from passage of the HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Since the Roll Call piece ran, LGBT activists ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.traditionalvalues.org/read/3902/in-case-you-missed-it-congress-sweating-it-out/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Representative Jay Inslee on ENDA | Ingersoll Gender Center</title>
    <link href="http://ingersollcenter.org/representative-jay-inslee-enda" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8419455</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ingersoll Gender Center </name>
    </author>
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Thank you for contacting me to emphasize the importance of including protections for the transgender population in H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). I appreciate hearing from you. I am pleased to share that ENDA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ingersollcenter.org/representative-jay-inslee-enda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mark Kirk Gay Rumor Reignited By Blogger Who Outed Larry Craig</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/01/mark-kirk-gay-rumor-reign_n_596983.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-31:/commentary/8413324</id>
    <updated>2010-05-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
    </author>
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H.R.3017 - &amp;#39;To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.&amp;#39; H.R. 1616 -&amp;#39;To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option to provide Medicaid coverage for low-income ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/01/mark-kirk-gay-rumor-reign_n_596983.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Daily Kos: State of the Nation</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/30/870958/-Midday-Open-Thread" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-29:/commentary/8413325</id>
    <updated>2010-05-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
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You can start by searching HR 3017, using the bill number button. I cannot read Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s mind, but I suspect ENDA will come up soon. Repealing dadt passed 234 to 194, and I would expect ENDA to do better. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/story/2010/5/30/870958/-Midday-Open-Thread&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When Leaves Cry</title>
    <link href="http://aspiretoleadaquietlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/when-leaves-cry.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-28:/commentary/8407496</id>
    <updated>2010-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Aspire To Lead A Quiet Life </name>
    </author>
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ENDA &amp;quot; President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are quietly rushing through legislation (HR 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that would actually bring cross-dressing teachers into your child&amp;#39;s classroom. Under the so-called, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aspiretoleadaquietlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/when-leaves-cry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TTPC Wishes You a Good Memorial Day Weekend</title>
    <link href="http://ttgpac.com/2010/05/28/ttpc-wishes-you-a-good-memorial-day-weekend/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-27:/commentary/8403033</id>
    <updated>2010-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TTPC </name>
    </author>
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There is, however, a bill pending that does ban discrimination against all LGBT people, the Employment Non Discrimination Act (S.1584; HR3017). The Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition has joined several hundred other local, state, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ttgpac.com/2010/05/28/ttpc-wishes-you-a-good-memorial-day-weekend/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bishops&amp;#39; Letter Talks Tough on Same-Sex &amp;#39;Marriage&amp;#39; - Christian Forums</title>
    <link href="http://www.christianforums.com/t7470806/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-27:/commentary/8393656</id>
    <updated>2010-05-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Christian Forums </name>
    </author>
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We write to you regarding the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, and Senate (S. 1584). Our purpose is to outline the serious concerns we have with these bills in their current form and why we cannot maintain the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.christianforums.com/t7470806/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breaking News &#187; Blog Archive &#187; U.S. Bishops Voice Opposition to ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://womenofgrace.com/breaking_news/?p=4857" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/10194576</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Breaking News </name>
    </author>
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The bishops contend that the current version of the bill (H.R. 3017 and S. 1584) poses serious danger to marriage, religious liberty, privacy, the right to speak the truth about homosexuality in the public square, the rights of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://womenofgrace.com/breaking_news/?p=4857&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Clerical Whispers: US bishops oppose ENDA, call &amp;#39;gay rights&amp;#39; bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2010/05/us-bishops-oppose-enda-call-gay-rights.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8386445</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clerical Whispers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We write to you regarding the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, and Senate (S. 1584). Our purpose is to outline the serious concerns we have with these bills in their current form and why we cannot maintain the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2010/05/us-bishops-oppose-enda-call-gay-rights.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breaking News &#187; Blog Archive &#187; U.S. Bishops Voice Opposition to ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://lhla.org/breaking_news/?p=4857" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8377586</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Breaking News </name>
    </author>
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The bishops contend that the current version of the bill (H.R. 3017 and S. 1584) poses serious danger to marriage, religious liberty, privacy, the right to speak the truth about homosexuality in the public square, the rights of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lhla.org/breaking_news/?p=4857&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Transfigurations: Homosexual Discrimination Bill Must be Stopped ...</title>
    <link href="http://transfigurations.blogspot.com/2010/05/homosexual-discrimination-bill-must-be.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8377584</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transfigurations </name>
    </author>
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... and obtained by the Jesuit-run publication America, representatives of the Catholic bishops said that their concerns over the current forms of ENDA making their way through the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 3017) and the U.S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transfigurations.blogspot.com/2010/05/homosexual-discrimination-bill-must-be.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Also While I Was Out&#8230; &#171; ENDAblog</title>
    <link href="http://endablog.wordpress.com/2010/05/27/also-while-i-was-out/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8377583</id>
    <updated>2010-05-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ENDAblog </name>
    </author>
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Those two bullet-points are direct quotes from the current incarnation of ENDA &#8211; the HR 3017 that we excluded non-Chosen ones are allowed to see. And, as I&amp;#39;ve pointed out before (and pointing such out is apparently a capital offense to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endablog.wordpress.com/2010/05/27/also-while-i-was-out/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>USCCB Letter on Same-Sex Marriage and ENDA - America Magazine</title>
    <link href="https://americamagazine.org/blog/entry.cfm?entry_id=2923" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-25:/commentary/8751896</id>
    <updated>2010-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>America Magazine - In All Things </name>
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We write to you regarding the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, and Senate (S. 1584). Our purpose is to outline the serious concerns we have with these bills in their current form and why we cannot maintain the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://americamagazine.org/blog/entry.cfm?entry_id=2923&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>USCCB Letter on Same-Sex Marriage and ENDA - America Magazine</title>
    <link href="http://www.americamagazine.org/blog/entry.cfm?entry_id=2923" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-25:/commentary/8413326</id>
    <updated>2010-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>America Magazine - In All Things </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We write to you regarding the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, and Senate (S. 1584). Our purpose is to outline the serious concerns we have with these bills in their current form and why we cannot maintain the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americamagazine.org/blog/entry.cfm?entry_id=2923&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support ENDA Anti-Discrimination Bill</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2010/05/26/support-enda-anti-discrimination-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-25:/commentary/8398749</id>
    <updated>2010-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, (HR 3017) would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This is hardly a radical notion since already 40 percent of the US population is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2010/05/26/support-enda-anti-discrimination-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Difficulties of Having an &amp;quot;Unambiguous History&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/05/the_difficulties_of_having_an.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-25:/commentary/8398748</id>
    <updated>2010-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
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... the RAC participated in a letter-a-day campaign to pressure the House of Representatives to take action on the &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.hrc.org/laws_and_elections/enda.asp&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Employment Non-Discrimination Act &amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;(ENDA) (HR 3017/S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/05/the_difficulties_of_having_an.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Catholic View: U.S. bishops voice &amp;#39;serious concerns&amp;#39; ENDA will ...</title>
    <link href="http://acatholicview.blogspot.com/2010/05/us-bishops-voice-serious-concerns-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-25:/commentary/8377587</id>
    <updated>2010-05-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Catholic View </name>
    </author>
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ENDA, put forward in the bills H.R. 3017 and S. 1584, would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of &#8220;sexual orientation or gender identity.&#8221; Citing the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the bishops said those with a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://acatholicview.blogspot.com/2010/05/us-bishops-voice-serious-concerns-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth ...</title>
    <link href="http://inareacode307.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8993013</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>In Area Code 307 </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inareacode307.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=184" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8492512</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment Law Solicitors.net </name>
    </author>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=184&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gay rights activists push Democrats</title>
    <link href="http://www.ragingelephants.org/2010/05/25/gay-rights-activists-push-democrats/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8398750</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RagingElephants.org </name>
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About a dozen gay rights activists took part in a hastily organized rally on Capitol Hill Thursday after Democrats failed to act on anti-discrimination bill (HR 3017 ). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ragingelephants.org/2010/05/25/gay-rights-activists-push-democrats/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops blasts ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/16239/us-conference-of-catholic-bishops-blasts-enda-as-special-rights-in-letter-to-congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8393657</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
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In their May 19, 2010 letter to memebrs of Congress, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed their opposition to H.R.3017/S.1584 - better known as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, stating, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/16239/us-conference-of-catholic-bishops-blasts-enda-as-special-rights-in-letter-to-congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Brad Sears</title>
    <link href="http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=183" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8386447</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Employment Law Solicitors.net </name>
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Brad Sears, Executive Director of the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=183&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: A Letter a Day Keeps Congress ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8386446</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
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Last week, the RAC participated in a letter-a-day campaign to pressure the House of Representatives to take action on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (H.R. 3017/S. 1584) which would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/05/a_letter_a_day_keeps_congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Scofield Ministries: URGENT ACTION NEEDED. S.1584 or H.R. 3017</title>
    <link href="http://scofieldministries.blogspot.com/2010/05/urgent-action-needed-s1584-or-hr-3017.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8377608</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Scofield Ministries </name>
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S.1584 or H.R. 3017. &amp;quot;The Employment Non-Discrimination Bill&amp;quot; also known as ENDA sounds like legislation that upholds traditional American values and ideals, right? Wrong! If passed through Congress and signed into law this legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://scofieldministries.blogspot.com/2010/05/urgent-action-needed-s1584-or-hr-3017.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Patriots and Liberty &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Should &amp;#39;gender identity&amp;#39; be ...</title>
    <link href="http://patriotsandliberty.com/?p=9485" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-24:/commentary/8362877</id>
    <updated>2010-05-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Patriots and Liberty </name>
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The House is sitting on a time bomb &#8212; HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Set to go off as early as the next few weeks, it could head to a full committee vote and then move like greased lighting to the House floor. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patriotsandliberty.com/?p=9485&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Tammy Baldwin</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-23:/commentary/8377607</id>
    <updated>2010-05-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment Law Solicitors.net </name>
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US Rep. Tammy Baldwin testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. Technorati Tags: ENDA, equality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employmentlawsolicitors.net/?p=181&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bella Rossa: Adventures in Comedy: Dan Telfer&amp;#39;s dinosaurs and the ...</title>
    <link href="http://bellarossa.blogspot.com/2010/05/dan-telfers-dinosaurs-and-rewards-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8357527</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bella Rossa: Adventures in Comedy </name>
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Today, we came one step closer to passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA &#8211; H.R. 3017). The House Education and Labor Committee held a full com... 8 months ago. Shades of Caruso &amp;middot; The Blog Is Dead, Long Live The Blog. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bellarossa.blogspot.com/2010/05/dan-telfers-dinosaurs-and-rewards-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HRC Supporters Talk ENDA with Rep. Bill Owens (D-NY) &#171; Human ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2010/05/hrc-supporters-talk-enda-with-rep-bill-owens-d-ny/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8349736</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Rights Campaign | HRC Back Story </name>
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On April 25 HRC members Denise Rhone and Joanne Nugent had the chance to meet Congressman Owens in his office in Watertown to discuss his stance on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017). According to Denise: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2010/05/hrc-supporters-talk-enda-with-rep-bill-owens-d-ny/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashTimes Over the Line</title>
    <link href="http://vigilance.teachthefacts.org/2010/05/washtimes-over-line.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8976099</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vigilance </name>
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Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes HR 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vigilance.teachthefacts.org/2010/05/washtimes-over-line.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Washington Times Refuses APA Letter Rebutting Gender Identity Lies ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8345061</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Rights Campaign | HRC Back Story </name>
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The American Psychiatric Association disagrees with the Washington Times editorial published on April 23 opposing H.R. 3017, or the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The editorial cited the fact that gender identity disorder is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hrcbackstory.org/2010/05/washington-times-refuses-apa-letter-rebutting-gender-identity-lies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2015Place.com: LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_20.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8336618</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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Many of you have been working for years to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017). This is important legislation that will make it illegal to discriminate against our loved ones because of their sexual orientation or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_20.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 3017, Employment Non-discrimination Act Of 2009: Rep. Frank\&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanjobadvocate.com/content/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-2009-rep-franks-testimony" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8345060</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Job Advocate </name>
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Hr 3017, Employment Non-discrimination Act Of 2009: Rep. Frank\&amp;#39;s Testimony. Thu, 20/05/2010 - 12:08am. Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanjobadvocate.com/content/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-2009-rep-franks-testimony&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Trans Talk: Urgent Advisory For All US Transgender People: Let&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2010/05/urgent-advisory-for-all-us-transgender.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8329554</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Talk </name>
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When you reach the office or their voice mail, tell them you support HR 3017 and ask them to pass it now, without amendments, and ask your member of Congress to call their leadership to bring ENDA up for a vote;; Continue our direct ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2010/05/urgent-advisory-for-all-us-transgender.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LISTEN: This Burly-Voiced Man in a Dress Demands Passage of ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://americansfortruth.com/news/listen-this-burly-voiced-man-in-a-dress-demands-passage-of-enda-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8329553</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans For Truth </name>
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TAKE ACTION: contact your U.S. Representative and Senators to OPPOSE ENDA (&#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221;; HR 3017; SB 1584) &#8212; which would put the United States government behind the reckless idea of granting special employment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americansfortruth.com/news/listen-this-burly-voiced-man-in-a-dress-demands-passage-of-enda-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2015Place.com: LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_19.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-18:/commentary/8329552</id>
    <updated>2010-05-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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Many of you have been working for years to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017). This is important legislation that will make it illegal to discriminate against our loved ones because of their sexual orientation or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_19.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jillian T. Weiss: Today&amp;#39;s ENDA Actions &#171; Questioning Transphobia</title>
    <link href="http://questioningtransphobia.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/jillian-t-weiss-todays-enda-actions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8345062</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Questioning Transphobia </name>
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Then call them at 202-224-3121 and demand ENDA, H.R. 3017, coming to a vote now. It&amp;#39;s crunch time! Many actions are taking place around the country on Saturday. Check Equality Across America&amp;#39;[s website for a list of local actions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://questioningtransphobia.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/jillian-t-weiss-todays-enda-actions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2015Place.com: LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_17.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8322531</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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Frank introduced the bill, H.R. 3017, in June of last year and the House Committee on Education and Labor held a hearing on it last September. But a long-sought hate crimes bill got the nod last year; Democratic leadership attached it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_17.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today&amp;#39;s ENDA Actions | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/05/todays_enda_actions.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8322530</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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Then call them at 202-224-3121 and demand ENDA, H.R. 3017, coming to a vote now. Many actions are taking place around the country on Saturday. Check Equality Across America&amp;#39;[s website for a list of local actions. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/05/todays_enda_actions.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bent Alaska: Rep. Young should not be tolerated, however...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8322529</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bent Alaska </name>
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&amp;quot;I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who they are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bentalaska.com/2010/05/rep-young-should-not-be-tolerated.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents :: ENDA national day of action</title>
    <link href="http://www.pghlesbian.com/blog/_archives/2010/5/17/4531302.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-16:/commentary/8329556</id>
    <updated>2010-05-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents </name>
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Tell them you support inclusive ENDA, HR 3017; * Urge them to pass it now, without amendments; and * Ask your member of Congress to call their leadership to bring ENDA up for a vote. Solidarity, Peggy Shorey, Executive Director ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pghlesbian.com/blog/_archives/2010/5/17/4531302.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Clothes Encounters of the Absurd Kind</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/clothes-encounters-of-absurd-kind.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8317513</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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H.R. 3017 would require employers to hire transvestites, transsexuals, and drag queens and kings. That means co-workers could be subject to sharing restrooms or locker rooms based on their colleagues&amp;#39; gender &amp;quot;expression.&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/05/clothes-encounters-of-absurd-kind.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2015Place.com: LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_16.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-15:/commentary/8317512</id>
    <updated>2010-05-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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Frank introduced the bill, H.R. 3017, in June of last year and the House Committee on Education and Labor held a hearing on it last September. But a long-sought hate crimes bill got the nod last year; Democratic leadership attached it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_16.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SPRIGG: ENDA sanity? | Dora&amp;#39;s Corner</title>
    <link href="http://www.dorascorner.us/doraspeaks/?p=3902" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8313204</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dora's Corner </name>
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H.R. 3017, known as ENDA, seeks to give homosexuals (and the government) the right to sue employers, based on the theory that being gay is like being black (even though homosexuality is a matter of conduct, not race), female (even ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dorascorner.us/doraspeaks/?p=3902&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2015Place.com: LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_15.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8313197</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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Frank introduced the bill, H.R. 3017, in June of last year and the House Committee on Education and Labor held a hearing on it last September. But a long-sought hate crimes bill got the nod last year; Democratic leadership attached it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2010/05/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_15.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Men Dressed as Women Will Teach Your Kids! | Gay News from Gay ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gayagenda.com/2010/05/men-dressed-as-women-will-teach-your-kids/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8308462</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gay News from Gay Agenda - GayAgenda.com </name>
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President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are quietly rushing through legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that would actually bring cross-dressing teachers into your child&amp;#39;s classroom. Under the so-called, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gayagenda.com/2010/05/men-dressed-as-women-will-teach-your-kids/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA has the votes, but does it have the priority? | Keen News Service</title>
    <link href="http://www.keennewsservice.com/2010/05/14/enda-has-the-votes-but-does-it-have-the-priority/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8937378</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Keen News Service </name>
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Frank introduced the bill, H.R. 3017, in June of last year and the House Committee on Education and Labor held a hearing on it last September. But a long-sought hate crimes bill got the nod last year; Democratic leadership attached it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.keennewsservice.com/2010/05/14/enda-has-the-votes-but-does-it-have-the-priority/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Gay Buzz: Right-wingnuts produce documentary on the ...</title>
    <link href="http://thegaybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/05/right-wingnuts-produce-documentary-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8308463</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Gay Buzz </name>
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&amp;quot;Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).&amp;quot; ENDA passed the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, but afterwards died in the Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thegaybuzz.blogspot.com/2010/05/right-wingnuts-produce-documentary-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Out of the Jungle: Barney Frank on Transgender Rights</title>
    <link href="http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/2010/05/barney-frank-on-transgender-rights.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-13:/commentary/8307470</id>
    <updated>2010-05-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Out of the Jungle </name>
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Congressman Barney Frank, long a courageous advocate for gay and lesbian rights after coming out himself, is taking a firm stand on his current bill in the House. Despite grumblings and rumblings from moderate and right wing allies and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://outofthejungle.blogspot.com/2010/05/barney-frank-on-transgender-rights.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Facts on the New Cap - Crosstalk</title>
    <link href="http://www.crosstalkamerica.com/shows/2010/05/facts_on_the_new_cap_and_trade.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/10219360</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Crosstalk America: Daily Talk Show </name>
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The American Power Act&amp;quot;. This act was introduced by Senators Joe Lieberman and John Kerry as a repackaged &#8220;cap &amp;amp; trade&#8221; legislation and the &amp;quot;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot; (ENDA&#8212;HR-3017 &amp;amp; S-1584). call: 877-851-6437 202-224&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.crosstalkamerica.com/shows/2010/05/facts_on_the_new_cap_and_trade.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA THE POLITICAL CAREERS OF THOSE WHO SUPPORT ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://thebarbwire.blogspot.com/2010/05/enda-political-careers-of-those-who.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8654586</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Barb Wire </name>
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ENDA is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017. Marcy Kaptur&amp;#39;s office tells me there is a religious exception for religious institutions, but how long will that last when they are promoting sexual orientation, gender identity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thebarbwire.blogspot.com/2010/05/enda-political-careers-of-those-who.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Time Running Out for ENDA &#171; endaNOW</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2010/05/13/time-running-out-for-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8329557</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
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Frank introduced the bill, H.R. 3017, in June of last year and the House Committee on Education and Labor held a hearing on it last September. But a long-sought hate crimes bill got the nod last year; Democratic leadership attached it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2010/05/13/time-running-out-for-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hr 3017, Employment Non-discrimination Act Of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanjobadvocate.com/content/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-2009-vandy-beth-glenn" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8329551</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Job Advocate </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. read more.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanjobadvocate.com/content/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-2009-vandy-beth-glenn&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Clothes Encounters of the Absurd Kind | Prayer And Action</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8302156</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Prayer And Action </name>
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H.R. 3017 would require employers to hire transvestites, transsexuals, and drag queens and kings. That means co-workers could be subject to sharing restrooms or locker rooms based on their colleagues&amp;#39; gender &amp;quot;expression.&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prayerandaction.com/?p=6950&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: TELL your Congressperson a FULLY Inclusive ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2010/05/tell-your-congressperson-fully.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-12:/commentary/8294389</id>
    <updated>2010-05-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
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Since ENDA HR(3017) remains in committee and the exact wording has not been released it is only conjecture that the bill will have a harmful affect on our lives but why wait untill it is TOO LATE to ADVOCATE? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2010/05/tell-your-congressperson-fully.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lawmakers push potty parity (5/12/10) -- GovExec.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0510/051210d1.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8937379</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GovExec.com Top News </name>
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Could this be a politically correct move to cover up the bathroom issue that keeps coming up in H.R. 3017 Employer Non Discrimination Act(ENDA)? I think this maybe a attempt to actually accomodate Transgender employees with neutral ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0510/051210d1.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Your Daily Dose of Crazy from the FRC</title>
    <link href="http://sayencrowolf.net/2010/05/your-daily-dose-of-crazy-from-the-frc/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8313203</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sayen CroWolf </name>
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HR 3017, known as ENDA, seeks to give homosexuals (and the government) the right to sue employers, based on the theory that being gay is like being black (even though homosexuality is a matter of conduct, not race), female (even though ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sayencrowolf.net/2010/05/your-daily-dose-of-crazy-from-the-frc/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bilerico Sends Over 1000 letters to Congress on ENDA, Yesterday ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/05/bilerico_sends_over_1000_letters_to_congress_on_en.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8313202</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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Last week I received a reply from my representative in response to my request that he vote for HR 3017. He is against it. I want to quote the middle paragraph. It astounded me. .......... &amp;quot;I strongly oppose discrimination in any and all ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/05/bilerico_sends_over_1000_letters_to_congress_on_en.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Gresham Barrett on Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/05/gresham-barrett-on-employment-non.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8294387</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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Barney Frank of Massachusetts introduced the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017 on June 24, 2009. The bill has been referred to the House Education and Labor Committee, the House Administration Committee, the House Oversight and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2010/05/gresham-barrett-on-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>[Blog/Commentary] [USA] HRC&amp;#39;s Steppin&amp;#39; Swishit is at it Again &#8211; as ...</title>
    <link href="http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/05/blogcommentary-usa-hrcs-steppin-swishit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8377613</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everything </name>
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whose actual language (not the introduced language of HR 3017 that can be found on Thomas) again still seems to be forbidden knowledge. I could have gotten in on it, but didn&amp;#39;t sign up (I had plans, but they didn&amp;#39;t pan out. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/05/blogcommentary-usa-hrcs-steppin-swishit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>[Commentary] [USA] SPRIGG: ENDA sanity?</title>
    <link href="http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/05/commentary-usa-sprigg-enda-sanity.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8349737</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everything </name>
    </author>
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HR 3017, known as ENDA, seeks to give homosexuals (and the government) the right to sue employers, based on the theory that being gay is like being black (even though homosexuality is a matter of conduct, not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/05/commentary-usa-sprigg-enda-sanity.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Peter Sprigg: ENDA sanity? | One Minute Lawyer</title>
    <link href="http://oneminutelawyer.com/?p=13132" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8285958</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>One Minute Lawyer </name>
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H.R. 3017, known as ENDA, seeks to give homosexuals (and the government) the right to sue employers, based on the theory that being gay is like being black (even though homosexuality is a matter of conduct, not race), female (even ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://oneminutelawyer.com/?p=13132&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Let&amp;#39;s All Pull Together To Pass A Trans-Inclusive ENDA Now ...</title>
    <link href="http://transprov.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/lets-all-pull-together-to-pass-a-trans-inclusive-enda-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8336624</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TransProviser </name>
    </author>
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Please support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R.3017/S.1584. It will prevent employers from discriminating or harassing employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity. I strongly support inclusion of both sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transprov.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/lets-all-pull-together-to-pass-a-trans-inclusive-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Me! I disconnect from you.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/05/i-aint-gonna-stand-for-it-baby.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8294388</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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(Bill numbers are HR 3017 and S. 1584.) ENDA would prohibit employers, employment agencies, and labor unions (among others) from discriminating against gays or transgendered folks; the bill exempts certain religious organizations, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/05/i-aint-gonna-stand-for-it-baby.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HRC&amp;#39;s Steppin&amp;#39; Swishit is at it Again &#8211; as is HRC&amp;#39;s Favorite ...</title>
    <link href="http://endablog.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/hrcs-steppin-swishit-is-at-it-again-as-is-hrcs-favorite-manufactured-activist/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-09:/commentary/8285960</id>
    <updated>2010-05-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ENDAblog </name>
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Now, there was a conference call this evening regarding the bill &#8211; whose actual language (not the introduced language of HR 3017 that can be found on Thomas) again still seems to be forbidden knowledge. I could have gotten in on it, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endablog.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/hrcs-steppin-swishit-is-at-it-again-as-is-hrcs-favorite-manufactured-activist/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Critical developments in labor and employment law - Michael ...</title>
    <link href="http://michaelvandervort.posterous.com/critical-developments-in-labor-and-employment-0" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8285957</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michael VanDervort&amp;#39;s posterous bizstream </name>
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1584; HR 3017) would prohibit job discrimination by employers with 15 or more employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The &#8220;Employee Misclassification Prevention Act&#8221; (S. 3254; HR 5107) would amend the FLSA to require ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michaelvandervort.posterous.com/critical-developments-in-labor-and-employment-0&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NEW 10th AMENDMENT TASK FORCE TO COMBAT VIOLATIONS OF STATE ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.traditionalvalues.org/read/3904/new-10th-amendment-task-force-to-combat-violations-of-state-sovereignty-/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/9190077</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Traditional Values Coalition </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, is under consideration by the House Committee on Education and Labor and could come up for full committee markup very soon, with a full House vote possibly soon thereafter. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.traditionalvalues.org/read/3904/new-10th-amendment-task-force-to-combat-violations-of-state-sovereignty-/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA the line for decency?</title>
    <link href="http://baptistsearch.blogspot.com/2010/05/enda-line-for-decency.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8285964</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ministry and Music - Seeking the Old Paths </name>
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The (so-called) Employment Non-Discrimination Act HR 3017 (also S. 1584) &amp;quot;Nothing in this Act shall be construed to establish an unlawful employment practice based on actual or perceived gender identity due to the denial of access to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://baptistsearch.blogspot.com/2010/05/enda-line-for-decency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the ...</title>
    <link href="http://frankdimora.typepad.com/the_last_chronicles/2010/05/for-our-struggle-is-not-against-flesh-and-blood-but-against-the-rulers-against-the-authorities-against-the-powers-of-this.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8285963</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bible Prophecy &amp;amp; End Times Current Events </name>
    </author>
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Contact US House and Education Labor Committee minority members and urge that they vote against the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584. Call: (202) 225-4527. Contact online, click here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://frankdimora.typepad.com/the_last_chronicles/2010/05/for-our-struggle-is-not-against-flesh-and-blood-but-against-the-rulers-against-the-authorities-against-the-powers-of-this.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Political Pistachio: Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://politicalpistachio.blogspot.com/2010/05/employment-non-discrimination-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-05:/commentary/8250618</id>
    <updated>2010-05-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Pistachio </name>
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HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), is still trying to make its way through Congress. LGBT activists have been one of the forces behind the legislation. Members of Congress, with the rising voices of the American ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalpistachio.blogspot.com/2010/05/employment-non-discrimination-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Call or Fax Committee Scheduled to Vote on ENDA This Week - Smart ...</title>
    <link href="http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/profiles/blogs/call-or-fax-committee" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/9334063</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everyone's Blog Posts - Smart Girl Politics </name>
    </author>
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Please OPPOSE AND FILIBUSTER H.R. 3017, the so-called &amp;quot;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot; which actually discriminates against Judeo-Christian Business Owners and hurts the economy. I&amp;#39;m writing to ask you to OPPOSE AND FILIBUSTER H.R. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/profiles/blogs/call-or-fax-committee&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>In Case You Missed It: Congress Sweating It Out</title>
    <link href="http://justpiper.com/2010/05/in-case-you-missed-it-congress-sweating-it-out/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8265043</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JUST Piper </name>
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The dangers facing Americans from passage of the HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Since the Roll Call piece ran, LGBT activists have been in a tailspin, and dozens of Members of Congress are sweating it out on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justpiper.com/2010/05/in-case-you-missed-it-congress-sweating-it-out/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Evil Slutopia: The Washington Times Endorses Transphobic ...</title>
    <link href="http://evilslutopia.com/2010/05/washington-times-endorses-transphobic.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8257605</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evil Slutopia </name>
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Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://evilslutopia.com/2010/05/washington-times-endorses-transphobic.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call or Fax Committee Scheduled to Vote on ENDA This Week - Smart ...</title>
    <link href="http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/xn/detail/2488056:BlogPost:481779" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8250619</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everyone's Blog Posts - Smart Girl Politics </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please OPPOSE AND FILIBUSTER H.R. 3017, the so-called &amp;quot;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot; which actually discriminates against Judeo-Christian Business Owners and hurts the economy. I&amp;#39;m writing to ask you to OPPOSE AND FILIBUSTER H.R. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/xn/detail/2488056:BlogPost:481779&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Government Lafferty: Employment Bill Threatens Easy House Schedule</title>
    <link href="http://www.trackpads.com/forum/point-counterpoint-politics/933602-lafferty-employment-bill-threatens-easy-house-schedule.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8250616</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trackpads Community </name>
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The committee is sitting on a time bomb: namely, H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Set to go off as early as Wednesday when it could head to a full committee markup, the bill aims to force states to broaden their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trackpads.com/forum/point-counterpoint-politics/933602-lafferty-employment-bill-threatens-easy-house-schedule.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LaborUnionReport.com: Former NLRB Member Cites Laundry List of ...</title>
    <link href="http://laborunionreport.blogspot.com/2010/05/former-nlrb-member-cites-laundry-list.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-04:/commentary/8250615</id>
    <updated>2010-05-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LaborUnionReport.com </name>
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The &#8220;Paycheck Fairness Act&#8221; (S. 182; H.R. 12); &#8220;Protecting America&amp;#39;s Workers Act&#8221; (S. 1580; H.R. 2067); The &#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221; (S. 1584; H.R. 3017); The &#8220;Employee Misclassification Prevention Act&#8221; (S. 3254; H.R. 5107) .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://laborunionreport.blogspot.com/2010/05/former-nlrb-member-cites-laundry-list.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Washington Labor &amp;amp; Employment Wire &#187; The Obama Administration&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://washlaborwire.com/2010/05/04/the-obama-administrations-workplace-legislative-agenda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-03:/commentary/8241598</id>
    <updated>2010-05-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Labor &amp; Employment Wire </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (S. 1584, H.R. 3017) would prohibit discrimination on the basis of an individual&amp;#39;s actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. Sexual orientation would become similar to a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washlaborwire.com/2010/05/04/the-obama-administrations-workplace-legislative-agenda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>startpagina: I WANT TO WORK! Transgender People Head to Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://startpagina.paginablog.nl/startpagina/2010/05/I_WANT_TO_WORK_Transgender_People_Head_to_Congress_for_Jobs_Rights_U_S_.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8336626</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>startpagina paginablog </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) is currently being considered by the House Committee on Education and Labor. &amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s time to take matters into our hands and show Congress the urgent need for job protections for transgender ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://startpagina.paginablog.nl/startpagina/2010/05/I_WANT_TO_WORK_Transgender_People_Head_to_Congress_for_Jobs_Rights_U_S_.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>I Want to Work!</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2010/05/03/i-want-to-work/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8257607</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
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... to face rampant employment discrimination, we need Congress to act now. And if you have a job, support those in our community who are out of work by calling your member of Congress right now and urging them to support ENDA, HR 3017.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2010/05/03/i-want-to-work/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Tale of Two Phone Calls: A Call To Action | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/05/a_tale_of_two_phone_calls_a_call_to_action.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8257606</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
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So that brings us to ENDA, HR 3017, already watered down to appease the right wing. It now faces a crucial and imminent markup and vote. I know I don&amp;#39;t have to repeat how important this is. It is jobs. What is our &amp;quot;ask&amp;quot;? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/05/a_tale_of_two_phone_calls_a_call_to_action.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: Barbra Casbar Siperstein: A Tale of Two Phone ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/16022/barbra-casbar-siperstein-a-tale-of-two-phone-calls-a-call-to-action-now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8241599</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
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So that brings us to ENDA HR 3017, already watered down to appease the right wing, now faces a crucial and imminent markup and vote. I know I don&amp;#39;t have to repeat how important this is... it is jobs ... in most states in the USA you can ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/16022/barbra-casbar-siperstein-a-tale-of-two-phone-calls-a-call-to-action-now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Barbra Casbar Siperstein: A Tale of Two Phone Calls! A Call...</title>
    <link href="http://www.connexion.org/gay-news/news?id=517483" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8234221</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connexion PropQ Front Page - Gay &amp; Lesbian... </name>
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So that brings us to ENDA HR 3017, already watered down to appease the right wing, now faces a crucial and imminent markup and vote. I know I don&amp;#39;t have to repeat how important this is... it is jobs ... in most states in the USA you can ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.connexion.org/gay-news/news?id=517483&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Change of Course: David Larsen for Congress | Manly&amp;#39;s Republic</title>
    <link href="http://www.manlyrash.com/blog/change-of-course-david-larsen-for-congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-01:/commentary/8937377</id>
    <updated>2010-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Manly's Republic </name>
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Instead, he votes like democrat John Adler and goes against almost all of his fellow Republicans to support Barney Frank sponsored legislation like HR 384 (enabling TARP II) and HR 3017 (ENDA). I am extremely confident that David Larsen ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.manlyrash.com/blog/change-of-course-david-larsen-for-congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Visualizing ENDA Support in the Senate</title>
    <link href="http://buckmire.blogspot.com/2010/05/visualizing-enda-support-in-senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-01:/commentary/8250617</id>
    <updated>2010-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Mad Professah Lectures </name>
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God comes the above graphic depicting the geographic distribution of support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017/ S. 1584, in the United States Senate as of 4/29/2010. Dr. Jillian Weiss has also posted a Google docs ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buckmire.blogspot.com/2010/05/visualizing-enda-support-in-senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ginandtacos.com &#187; Blog Archive &#187; THE MOONIE TIMES EDITORS GET THE ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ginandtacos.com/2010/05/03/the-moonie-times-editors-get-the-fjm-treatment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-01:/commentary/8229077</id>
    <updated>2010-05-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ginandtacos.com </name>
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Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ginandtacos.com/2010/05/03/the-moonie-times-editors-get-the-fjm-treatment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Cuts Off Student Loans For Christian Colleges | The Bilerico ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/05/enda_cuts_off_student_loans_for_christian_colleges.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-30:/commentary/8229078</id>
    <updated>2010-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3017 - POSTPONED: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500. Full Committee Markup 2175 Rayburn H.O.B. This markup has been postponed. And so the shellgame continues. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/05/enda_cuts_off_student_loans_for_christian_colleges.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT - CHRISTIAN COALITION OF SOUTH FLORIDA: ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://ccsouthfla.blogspot.com/2010/04/enda-employment-non-descrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-30:/commentary/8209940</id>
    <updated>2010-04-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACTION ALERT - CHRISTIAN COALITION OF SOUTH... </name>
    </author>
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ENDA &#8211; Employment Non Descrimination HR 3017 and S 1584. Currently this legislation has not moved. However, it could be presented at any point time. You should watch it closely. S1584/H.R. 3017. Currently there are 202 Co-sponsors on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ccsouthfla.blogspot.com/2010/04/enda-employment-non-descrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 - True Americans</title>
    <link href="http://www.trueamericans.info/?p=100" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8670423</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>True Americans </name>
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This bill is currently in the first step in the legislative process, apparently the latest attempt of Barrack Hussein Obama to make good to special interest groups and secure votes for himself and the democrats in upcoming elections.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trueamericans.info/?p=100&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letter to my Congressman</title>
    <link href="http://trinitydocproject.blogspot.com/2010/04/letter-to-my-congressman.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8234222</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Trinity Documentation Project </name>
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The purpose of HR 3017 is to level the playing field for Americans. We are a country founded on the ideal of equality for all, and this bill will enhance that equality. I strongly urge you to vote YES on this bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trinitydocproject.blogspot.com/2010/04/letter-to-my-congressman.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pro-homosexual Bill on Fast Track in House &#171; Randy&amp;#39;s Right</title>
    <link href="http://randysright.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/pro-homosexual-bill-on-fast-track-in-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8209943</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Randy's Right </name>
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ENDA (HR 3017), is a major threat to civil liberties, especially for Christian employers and Christian employees. It would prohibit discrimination based on &#8220;sexual orientation&#8221; and &#8220;gender identity,&#8221; &#8220;whether real or perceived,&#8221; opening ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://randysright.wordpress.com/2010/04/30/pro-homosexual-bill-on-fast-track-in-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>lgbtnews: I WANT TO WORK! Transgender People Head to Congress for ...</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtnewsblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-want-to-work-transgender-people-head.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8209942</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>lgbtnews </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) is currently being considered by the House Committee on Education and Labor. &amp;quot;It&amp;#39;s time to take matters into our hands and show Congress the urgent need for job protections for transgender ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtnewsblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-want-to-work-transgender-people-head.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>God and man in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - How will it all ...</title>
    <link href="http://eyesoffaith.info/?q=content/god-and-man-commonwealth-massachusetts-how-will-it-all-enda" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8209941</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eyes of Faith </name>
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Perhaps because she helped draft the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA) (currently in two version in the House &#8212; HR 2981 and HR 3017 &#8212; and one version in the Senate &#8212; S 1584). HR 2981, section 6, Exemption for Religious ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eyesoffaith.info/?q=content/god-and-man-commonwealth-massachusetts-how-will-it-all-enda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dead Cats: Hisp 04/30/10, (2)51 James Brody &#187; Dead Cats &amp;amp; Clippings -</title>
    <link href="http://www.deadcatsandclippings.com/?p=340" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8203646</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dead Cats &amp; Clippings </name>
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Of course, even without giving special rights to cross dressers, H.R. 3017 would still grant special employment rights to a small percentage of the population based upon their sexual behavior that is anti-business and anti-Christian. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.deadcatsandclippings.com/?p=340&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Update: Traditional Values Coalition Attacks Trans People ...</title>
    <link href="http://questioningtransphobia.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/enda-update-traditional-values-coalition-attacks-trans-people-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8203644</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Questioning Transphobia </name>
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DEFINITELY DO NOT click here to tell them to support ENDA, HR 3017, including both sexual orientation and gender identity. As a matter of fact, take the week off. We don&amp;#39;t really need to fight for ENDA. Andrea Lafferty is fighting for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://questioningtransphobia.wordpress.com/2010/04/29/enda-update-traditional-values-coalition-attacks-trans-people-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Michael-In-Norfolk - - Coming Out In Mid Life: Democrat Glenn Nye ...</title>
    <link href="http://michael-in-norfolk.blogspot.com/2010/04/democrat-glenn-nye-2nd-dist-virgina-co.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8203643</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michael-In-Norfolk - - Coming Out In Mid Life </name>
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However, Nye has gotten it right - at least in part - and has signed on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (&amp;quot;ENDA&amp;quot;). One of the profound negatives of living in Virginia is the total lack of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michael-in-norfolk.blogspot.com/2010/04/democrat-glenn-nye-2nd-dist-virgina-co.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TTPC Joins Call for Congress to Pass ENDA Now | TTPC</title>
    <link href="http://ttgpac.com/2010/04/30/ttpc-joins-call-for-congress-to-pass-enda-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8203642</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TTPC </name>
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The Tennessee Transgender Political Coalition has joined 235 other local, state, and national organizations calling on Members of Congress to begin action on the Employment Non Discrimination Act (S.1584; H.R.3017). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ttgpac.com/2010/04/30/ttpc-joins-call-for-congress-to-pass-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude! &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Value-added ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gopusanj.com/wordpress/?p=12738" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8241600</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude! </name>
    </author>
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But you failed to include enabling TARP (HR 384), Lily Ledbetter (S 181), SCHIP expansion (HR 2), Cap &amp;amp; Trade (HR 2454), and ENDA (HR 3017), which are also the &#8220;Wrong Medicine For Our Ailing Economy.&#8221; These are just some of the bills ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gopusanj.com/wordpress/?p=12738&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>gaymerica: the Washington Times editorial</title>
    <link href="http://community.livejournal.com/gaymerica/52473.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8234220</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Welcome to Gaymerica </name>
    </author>
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Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/gaymerica/52473.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Traditional Values Coalition: We Are Winning The Battle Against ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/04/traditional_values_coalition_we_are_winning_the_ba.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8224407</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
DEFINITELY DO NOT tell them to support ENDA, HR 3017, including both sexual orientation and gender identity. As a matter of fact, take the week off. We don&amp;#39;t really need to fight for ENDA. Andrea Lafferty is fighting for you. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/04/traditional_values_coalition_we_are_winning_the_ba.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tell Young, Begich and Murkowski to vote YES on ENDA!</title>
    <link href="http://www.bentalaska.com/2010/04/tell-young-begich-and-murkowski-to-vote.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8224405</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bent Alaska </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA (HR 3017/S. 1584) is a federal bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to existing federal employment non-discrimination laws, making it illegal to treat employees ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bentalaska.com/2010/04/tell-young-begich-and-murkowski-to-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployed Trans + ENDA Direct Action &#8211; en|Gender</title>
    <link href="http://www.myhusbandbetty.com/2010/04/29/unemployed-trans-enda-direct-action/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8203647</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>en|Gender </name>
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And if you have a job, support those in our community who are out of work by calling your member of Congress right now and urging them to support ENDA, HR 3017. Category: LGBTQ, politics &amp;amp; causes, trans; Tags: employment, ENDA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myhusbandbetty.com/2010/04/29/unemployed-trans-enda-direct-action/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: Fact: Legal Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/04/fact_legal_discrimination_stil.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8203645</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
    </author>
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In the 111th Congress, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)(H.R. 3017/S. 1584) was introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) in the House and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in the Senate and would supplement the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/04/fact_legal_discrimination_stil.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth ...</title>
    <link href="http://tweetbird.net/blog/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8195901</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The IMPeRfeCt Blog </name>
    </author>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tweetbird.net/blog/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DAVID-BAPTISTE CHIROT: Equality Wisconsin: Time Is Running Out for ...</title>
    <link href="http://davidbaptistechirot.blogspot.com/2010/04/equality-wisconsin-time-is-running-out.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8195900</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DAVID-BAPTISTE CHIROT </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. This bill needs to be voted on NOW. Many of you have spoken out in support of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://davidbaptistechirot.blogspot.com/2010/04/equality-wisconsin-time-is-running-out.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On LGBT Rights, the Ball is in Congress&amp;#39;s Court</title>
    <link href="http://legalrights.abouteverythingsite.com/2010/04/28/on-lgbt-rights-the-ball-is-in-congresss-court/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8209944</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Know Your Legal Rights </name>
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views the legislation (HR 3017), which has nearly 200 bipartisan cosponsors, in a considerably less controversial light than reportedly had been the case in previous years. Perhaps popular support for such employment protections or the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://legalrights.abouteverythingsite.com/2010/04/28/on-lgbt-rights-the-ball-is-in-congresss-court/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Trans Talk: Calling on all Transgender People &amp;amp; Allies: Send your ...</title>
    <link href="http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2010/04/calling-on-all-transgender-people.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8195899</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Talk </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2010/04/calling-on-all-transgender-people.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Life And Times Of A Turnkey: Some Discrimination is necessary</title>
    <link href="http://sgt-turnkey.blogspot.com/2010/04/some-discrimination-is-necessary.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-27:/commentary/8189610</id>
    <updated>2010-04-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Life And Times Of A Turnkey </name>
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Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sgt-turnkey.blogspot.com/2010/04/some-discrimination-is-necessary.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&amp;#39;ENDA&amp;#39; the road on workplace religious liberty?</title>
    <link href="http://erlc.com/article/enda-the-road-on-workplace-religious-liberty" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8224406</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Ethics &amp;amp; Religious Liberty Commission... </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), sponsored by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), bears an innocuous title&#8212;who could be against discrimination?&#8212;but read on and one finds a grave threat to religious ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://erlc.com/article/enda-the-road-on-workplace-religious-liberty&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cross-Dressed for Success?</title>
    <link href="http://brownpelicanla.com/archives/26936" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8203649</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brown Pelican Society of Louisiana </name>
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Of course, even without giving special rights to cross dressers, HR 3017 would still grant special employment rights to a small percentage of the population based upon their sexual behavior that is anti-business and anti-Christian. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brownpelicanla.com/archives/26936&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tuesday&amp;#39;s Web</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicaltruthandfact.com/nbishop/2010/04/tuesdays-web-3.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8203648</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Truth and Fact </name>
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If Congress passes HR 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), due for a vote this week by the House, things involving gender identification will get even more extreme. The law would take &#8220;I&amp;#39;ll show you mine, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicaltruthandfact.com/nbishop/2010/04/tuesdays-web-3.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wonk Room &#187; Washington Times Editorial On ENDA: &amp;#39;Subjecting Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/?p=30147" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8937380</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wonk Room </name>
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Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ENDA purports to &#8220;prohibit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/?p=30147&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE OTHER SHOE DROPS: Updates To Previous Posts</title>
    <link href="http://thestilettoblog.com/2010/04/26/the-other-shoe-drops-updates-to-previous-posts.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8203650</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Stiletto </name>
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Click here to track the progress of ENDA (HR 3017), which is scheduled for a vote by the House Education and Labor Committee. &#8224; Living In These Mad, Mad, Madoff Times: Lawyers and consumers are increasingly challenging debt ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thestilettoblog.com/2010/04/26/the-other-shoe-drops-updates-to-previous-posts.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>FRANK&amp;#39;S OFFICE: ENDA VOTE SOON : Deadline Live with Jack Blood</title>
    <link href="http://deadlinelive.info/2010/04/26/franks-office-enda-vote-soon/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8184291</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Deadline Live with Jack Blood </name>
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Yet if ENDA, HR 3017, becomes law, the scouts, along with all businesses with over fifteen employees in America, will actually be forced to hire a horde of qualified homosexuals in all positions. Churches might also have to hire gays in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://deadlinelive.info/2010/04/26/franks-office-enda-vote-soon/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wonk Room &#187; Washington Times Editorial On ENDA: &amp;#39;Subjecting Kids ...</title>
    <link href="http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/26/washington-times-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8184290</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wonk Room </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2010/04/26/washington-times-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Put an End to ENDA &#171; Fellowship of the Minds</title>
    <link href="http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/put-an-end-to-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8184289</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fellowship of the Minds </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA is HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. It is sponsored by openly gay Congressman Barney Frank (D-Massachusetts), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2010/04/27/put-an-end-to-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Capitol Hill &amp;quot;Daily Brief&amp;quot;: On Capitol Hill This Week; Vol. XVII ...</title>
    <link href="http://chpponline.blogspot.com/2010/04/on-capitol-hill-this-week-vol-xvii-no_26.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8184288</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill &quot;Daily Brief&quot; </name>
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HOUSE COMMITTEE POSTPONES HEARINGS ON ENDA (H.R. 3017) Can you imagine walking into your child&amp;#39;s classroom and meeting a teacher dressed in drag? Neither can Congresswoman Judy Biggert (R-Ill.). She&amp;#39;s part of a growing number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chpponline.blogspot.com/2010/04/on-capitol-hill-this-week-vol-xvii-no_26.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Political Correctness Watch</title>
    <link href="http://pcwatch.blogspot.com/2010/04/discrimination-is-necessary-subjecting.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8178021</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Correctness Watch </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pcwatch.blogspot.com/2010/04/discrimination-is-necessary-subjecting.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employment Non-Discrimination Act &#171; Wecogitate.net</title>
    <link href="http://wecogitate.net/2010/04/26/employment-non-discrimination-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8178020</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wecogitate.net </name>
    </author>
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Call the representative in Congress from your district, and say, &#8220;I urge you to please vote against the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017. It discriminates against employers, giving special rights to homosexuals.&#8221; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wecogitate.net/2010/04/26/employment-non-discrimination-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association (CCTA): Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://cctaxpayers.blogspot.com/2010/04/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-25:/commentary/8178019</id>
    <updated>2010-04-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association (CCTA) </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet if ENDA, HR 3017, becomes law, the scouts, along with all businesses with over fifteen employees in America, will actually be forced to hire a horde of qualified homosexuals in all positions. Churches might also have to hire gays in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cctaxpayers.blogspot.com/2010/04/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Open Left:: Idiot Wind--Arizona Or Bust Edition</title>
    <link href="http://openleft.com/diary/18421/idiot-windarizona-or-bust-edition" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8937382</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://openleft.com/diary/18421/idiot-windarizona-or-bust-edition&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.3257: Voluntary Protection Program Act - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3257/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8336622</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The &#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221; (S. 1584; H.R. 3017); The &#8220;Employee Misclassification Prevention Act&#8221; (S. 3254; H.R. 5107); The &#8220;Voluntary Protection Program Act&#8221; (S. 3257); The &#8220;Balancing Act of 2009&#8221; (H.R. 3047) . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3257/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Discrimination is necessary</title>
    <link href="http://www.newmediablog.com/2010/04/discrimination-is-necessary/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8203653</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Media Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes HR 3017, the so&amp;#39;called Employment Non&amp;#39;Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. (Snip)And it assuredly is right ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newmediablog.com/2010/04/discrimination-is-necessary/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homosexual War on Christianity Marches On</title>
    <link href="http://slantedright2.blogspot.com/2010/04/homosexual-war-on-christianity-marches.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8203652</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SlantRight 2.0 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And now there is pending legislation Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA &#8211; HR 3017) that elevates LGBT immorality to a legal status which would force people who believe homosexuality is indeed immoral to be forced to employ them or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slantedright2.blogspot.com/2010/04/homosexual-war-on-christianity-marches.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homosexual War on Christianity Marches On</title>
    <link href="http://www.slantright.com/index.php?name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=2374" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8203651</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>slantright.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And now there is pending legislation Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA &#8211; HR 3017) that elevates LGBT immorality to a legal status which would force people who believe homosexuality is indeed immoral to.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.slantright.com/index.php?name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=2374&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Open Left:: Idiot Wind--Arizona Or Bust Edition</title>
    <link href="http://www.openleft.com/diary/18421/idiot-windarizona-or-bust-edition" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8195902</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.openleft.com/diary/18421/idiot-windarizona-or-bust-edition&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents :: Washinton Time ENDA EDITORIAL ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pghlesbian.com/blog/_archives/2010/4/25/4513750.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8173851</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yet those are some of the likely results if Congress passes H.R. 3017, the so-called Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which is due for a vote this week by the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pghlesbian.com/blog/_archives/2010/4/25/4513750.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Open Left:: What remains to be done</title>
    <link href="http://www.openleft.com/diary/18399/what-remains-to-be-done" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8169547</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Jason Altmire (D-04) 202-225-2565 724-226-1304. Jim Gerlach (R-06) 202-225-4315 610-376-7630. Ask them to support HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, including gender identity. Adam Bink :: What remains to be done ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.openleft.com/diary/18399/what-remains-to-be-done&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tell Young, Begich and Murkowski to support employment protections ...</title>
    <link href="http://alaskacommons.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/tell-young-begich-and-murkowski-to-support-employment-protections/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8169544</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>the Alaska Commons </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA (H.R. 3017/S. 1584) is a federal bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to existing federal employment non-discrimination laws, making it illegal to treat employees ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alaskacommons.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/tell-young-begich-and-murkowski-to-support-employment-protections/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nevada Progressive: My (and Stonewall&amp;#39;s) Letter to Dina Titus on ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://nvprogressive.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-and-stonewalls-letter-to-dina-titus.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8336620</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nevada Progressive </name>
    </author>
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Thank you for cosponsoring HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). This legislation is badly needed, as it remains legal in 29 states for employers to discriminate based on sexual orientation, and in 38 states for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nvprogressive.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-and-stonewalls-letter-to-dina-titus.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress To Review New Employment Discrimination Laws :: Atlanta ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.atlantaemploymentlawyerblog.com/2010/04/congress_to_review_new_employm.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8169546</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Atlanta Employment Lawyer Blog </name>
    </author>
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Senate bill 1584 and H.R. 3017,the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, seek to extend the protections already in place for race, religion, gender, national origin, age and disability to &#8220;gender identity.&#8221; The Legislation defines &#8220;gender ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.atlantaemploymentlawyerblog.com/2010/04/congress_to_review_new_employm.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stonewall Democratic Club of Southern Nevada: Our Letters to ...</title>
    <link href="http://sdcsn.blogspot.com/2010/04/our-letters-to-nevadas-congress-members.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8162555</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stonewall Democratic Club of Southern Nevada </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thank you for cosponsoring HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). This legislation is badly needed, as it remains legal in 29 states for employers to discriminate based on sexual orientation, and in 38 states for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sdcsn.blogspot.com/2010/04/our-letters-to-nevadas-congress-members.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Video of GetEQUAL Confrontation at House Hearing and with Rep ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8155460</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBT POV </name>
    </author>
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The activists want a vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA- H.R.3017) now &#8211; but Polis says he and Reps. Barney Frank and Tammy Baldwin are not sure they have the votes to avoid having transgender protections stripped from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lgbtpov.com/2010/04/new-video-of-getequal-confrontation-at-house-hearing-and-with-rep-polis-afterwards/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nor&amp;#39;easter Brewing: 5 Northeastern Reps To Call On ENDA | The ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8155459</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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Give them a call and ask for ENDA, HR 3017, including sexual orientation and gender identity. If you&amp;#39;re not from their district, figure out which of your friends are, and call to ask them to ring up their Representative. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/04/noreaster_5_northeastern_reps_to_call_on_enda.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>[Blog/News] [USA] ENDA House Vote &amp;#39;Coming Soon&amp;#39; Says Barney Frank ...</title>
    <link href="http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/04/blognews-usa-enda-house-vote-coming.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/10641429</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mMR ABDOO</name>
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Find out more on the House Employment Non-Discrimination Act.&amp;lt;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3017/show&amp;gt; - Find out more on the Senate Employment Non-Discrimination Act.&amp;lt;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1584/show&amp;gt; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/04/blognews-usa-enda-house-vote-coming.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3254: Employee Misclassification Prevention Act - U.S. Congress ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8269169</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... </name>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for S.3254 Employee Misclassification Prevention Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3254/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: GetEQUAL activists on Hill detained after ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/15904/getequal-embarking-on-enda-demonstration-on-the-hill-now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8173852</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
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You&amp;#39;ll note that in the evolution of the definition, the language used in HR 3017 is a variation on the theme: (6) GENDER IDENTITY- The term `gender identity&amp;#39; means the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/15904/getequal-embarking-on-enda-demonstration-on-the-hill-now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#8220;Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act NOW.&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://thequeertimes.com/2010/04/pass-employment-non-discrimination-act-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8169545</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Living in THE QUEER Times | Gay News |... </name>
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I&amp;#39;m calling in strong support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017. In most states, employees can be fired because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. All hardworking Americans deserve to be treated fairly. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thequeertimes.com/2010/04/pass-employment-non-discrimination-act-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: Facing Off on ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/04/facing_off_on_enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8155466</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
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Their focus, in particular, was H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which the House Education and Labor Committee is expected to vote on soon; the bill, more commonly known as ENDA, is expected to go to the House floor for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/04/facing_off_on_enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>America&amp;#39;s All-Out Spiritual Battle, Part 3 : NOVAKEO.COM</title>
    <link href="http://novakeo.com/?p=6551" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8146857</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NOVAKEO.COM </name>
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(ENDA) This soon to be legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that the Obama administration is quietly rushing through will force every public school in America to hire transgendered teachers. &#8220;Under ENDA, federal, state and local ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://novakeo.com/?p=6551&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barber on ENDA: Barney and Barack&amp;#39;s Anti-Religion Agenda ...</title>
    <link href="http://americansfortruth.com/news/barber-on-enda-barney-and-baracks-anti-religion-agenda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8146856</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans For Truth </name>
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Democrats&amp;#39; characteristically mislabeled Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House) apparently will be under consideration relatively soon. Rep. Barney Frank, Massachusetts Democrat, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americansfortruth.com/news/barber-on-enda-barney-and-baracks-anti-religion-agenda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lafferty: Employment Bill Threatens Easy House Schedule - Roll Call</title>
    <link href="http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_118/ma_congressional_relations/45327-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8189611</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Roll Call Print Edition Current Issue </name>
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The committee is sitting on a time bomb: namely, H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Set to go off as early as Wednesday when it could head to a full committee markup, the bill aims to force states to broaden their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_118/ma_congressional_relations/45327-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MichNews.com: America&amp;#39;s all-out spiritual battle, part 3</title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.com/Guest_Commentary/mw042010.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8184292</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MichNews.com </name>
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(ENDA) This soon to be legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that the Obama administration is quietly rushing through will force every public school in America to hire transgendered teachers. &#8220;Under ENDA, federal, state and local ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.com/Guest_Commentary/mw042010.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BARBER: Barney and Barack&amp;#39;s anti-religion agenda</title>
    <link href="http://www.thelandofthefree.net/conservativeopinion/2010/04/20/barber-barney-and-baracks-anti-religion-agenda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8155462</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Conservative News Politics &amp;amp;... </name>
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Still suffering indigestion from an Obamacare forced feeding, America may yet have to choke down some bitter dessert. Democrats&amp;#39; characteristically mislabeled Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and HR 3017 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thelandofthefree.net/conservativeopinion/2010/04/20/barber-barney-and-baracks-anti-religion-agenda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Brody&amp;#39;s Scribbles... Roll Call Newspaper Publishes Anti-Gay Hate Essay</title>
    <link href="http://brodylevesque.blogspot.com/2010/04/brodys-scribbles-roll-call-newspaper.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8155461</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brody&amp;#39;s Notes &amp;amp; Scribbles </name>
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The committee is sitting on a time bomb: namely, HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act...Most importantly, every public school in America will not be able to discriminate in hiring transgender teachers, and it will be illegal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brodylevesque.blogspot.com/2010/04/brodys-scribbles-roll-call-newspaper.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wayne</title>
    <link href="http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/wswalker310/778743/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8146858</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wayne - Homeschool Blogger </name>
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He said that Congress is moving ahead on plans to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (H.R. 3017). The bill presents a lot of problems, according to Andrea Lafferty of the Traditional Values Coalition, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/wswalker310/778743/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jesus is Lord, A Worshipping Christian&amp;#39;s Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Pro ...</title>
    <link href="http://worshippingchristian.org/blog/?p=10914" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8139797</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jesus is Lord, A Worshipping Christian's Blog </name>
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Congress is moving ahead on plans to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (H.R. 3017). The bill presents a lot of problems, according to Andrea Lafferty of the Traditional Values Coalition, who says it requires that every ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worshippingchristian.org/blog/?p=10914&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Top Capitol Newspaper Publishes Outrageous Lies of Hate Group ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-19:/commentary/8139796</id>
    <updated>2010-04-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The committee is sitting on a time bomb: namely, H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act...Most importantly, every public school in America will not be able to discriminate in hiring transgender teachers, and it will be illegal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/04/top_capitol_newspaper_publishes_outrageous_lies_of.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Watchman&amp;#39;s Corner: Second of a Three Part Series: For Such a Time ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.watchmanscorner.com/2010/04/enda-to-end-game-legal-persecution-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/9334064</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Watchman's Corner </name>
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After the legislators by force took over 17% of the nation GDP via healthcare, they are now set on to destroying why you believe what you believe. Enter the Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (see HR. 3017 and S. 1584). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.watchmanscorner.com/2010/04/enda-to-end-game-legal-persecution-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA, Schools and Your Children - Smart Girl Politics</title>
    <link href="http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/profiles/blogs/enda-schools-and-your-children" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8162556</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everyone's Blog Posts - Smart Girl Politics </name>
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Congress is moving ahead on plans to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017). The bill presents a lot of problems, according to Andrea Lafferty of the Traditional Values Coalition, who says it requires that every ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://smartgirlpolitics.ning.com/profiles/blogs/enda-schools-and-your-children&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>[News] [USA] ENDA, schools, and your children</title>
    <link href="http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/04/news-usa-enda-schools-and-your-children.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-18:/commentary/8155465</id>
    <updated>2010-04-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Everything </name>
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Congress is moving ahead on plans to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017 &amp;lt;http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:HR3017:&amp;gt; ). The bill presents a lot of problems, according to Andrea Lafferty of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://every-2010.blogspot.com/2010/04/news-usa-enda-schools-and-your-children.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Traditional Values News &#8211; and an ALERT re STOP ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://ccrofnyblog.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/traditional-values-news-and-an-alert-re-stop-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-17:/commentary/8155463</id>
    <updated>2010-04-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ccrofny&amp;#39;s blog </name>
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TVCELI Special Report &#8211; HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) TVCELI Special Report HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) ENDA will force employers with 15 or more employees to implement the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ccrofnyblog.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/traditional-values-news-and-an-alert-re-stop-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Barney and Barack&amp;#39;s anti-religion agenda</title>
    <link href="http://peoplepoliticallyright.com/?p=3668" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-16:/commentary/8155464</id>
    <updated>2010-04-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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Democrats&amp;#39; characteristically mislabeled Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and HR 3017 in the House) apparently will be under consideration relatively soon&#8230; (more)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoplepoliticallyright.com/?p=3668&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Should Act, Pass ENDA Now</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2010/04/16/congress-should-act-pass-enda-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8139798</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), HR 3017, was heard in the House Education and Labor Committee on September 23, 2009. The ENDA Senate bill was heard in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2010/04/16/congress-should-act-pass-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Missoula, Loudoun, and the politics of pee : Equality Loudoun</title>
    <link href="http://www.equalityloudoun.org/?p=877" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116937</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Equality Loudoun </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.equalityloudoun.org/?p=877&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Should Act, Pass ENDA Now &#171; NCLR Blog: Out for Justice</title>
    <link href="http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/congress-should-act-pass-enda-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8116936</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, was heard in the House Education and Labor Committee on September 23, 2009. The ENDA Senate bill was heard in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/congress-should-act-pass-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Right Turn Only: H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://rightonly.blogspot.com/2010/04/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8110311</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Turn Only </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). TVC has updated its report on ENDA. This bill must be defeated: TVCELI Special Report - H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Posted by Frank York at 6:26 AM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rightonly.blogspot.com/2010/04/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Transfigurations: Barney and Barack&amp;#39;s anti-religion agenda</title>
    <link href="http://transfigurations.blogspot.com/2010/04/barney-and-baracks-anti-religion-agenda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8110307</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transfigurations </name>
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Democrats&amp;#39; characteristically mislabeled Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House) apparently will be under consideration relatively soon. Rep. Barney Frank, Massachusetts Democrat, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transfigurations.blogspot.com/2010/04/barney-and-baracks-anti-religion-agenda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Not Sure About The Transgenders in ENDA; CBS pushes hate group ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/04/not_sure_about_the_transgenders_in_enda.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8110306</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
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... for that matter, Rep. Peterson (unless you&amp;#39;re from his district). We need you to call your Representative and tell them you&amp;#39;re from their district and you support and inclusive ENDA, HR 3017. Here&amp;#39;s the full article from Roll Call. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/04/not_sure_about_the_transgenders_in_enda.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Joe. My. God.: 16 Senate Dems Uncommitted On ENDA, &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Call Your ...</title>
    <link href="http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/04/16-senate-dems-uncommitted-on-enda-call.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8110305</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Joe. My. God. </name>
    </author>
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In the House, it&amp;#39;s HR 3017. (Direct phone numbers here.) The main Congressional switchboard number: 202.224.3121. Labels: activism, employment, ENDA, House of Representatives, LGBT rights, Senate. New! Share this on Facebook: Share ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/04/16-senate-dems-uncommitted-on-enda-call.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Andrea Lafferty: TVCELI Special Report - H.R. 3017, the Employment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.andrealafferty.org/2010/04/tvceli-special-report-hr-3017.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8110304</id>
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      <name>Andrea Lafferty </name>
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TVCELI Special Report - H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). We have updated our report on ENDA. This anti-Christian, pro-LGBT bill is to be marked up in a House Committee on April 21. It must be defeated ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.andrealafferty.org/2010/04/tvceli-special-report-hr-3017.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The RaptureAlert.com Blog: Barney and Barack&amp;#39;s anti-religion agenda</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8336627</id>
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Democrats&amp;#39; characteristically mislabeled Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House) apparently will be under consideration relatively soon. Rep. Barney Frank, Massachusetts Democrat, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rapturealert.blogspot.com/2010/04/barney-and-baracks-anti-religion-agenda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barney and Barack&amp;#39;s anti-religion agenda</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8132626</id>
    <updated>2010-04-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Democrats&amp;#39; characteristically mislabeled Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and HR 3017 in the House) apparently will be under consideration relatively soon. Rep. Barney Frank, [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://a4cgr.wordpress.com/2010/04/15/16-79/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>My Fellow Americans (The Series)....</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-14:/commentary/8132625</id>
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COM --&amp;gt;clipped from www.washingtontimes.comDemocrats&amp;#39; characteristically mislabeled Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and HR 3017 in the House) apparently will be under consideration relatively soon. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tagg-lines.com/2010/04/my-fellow-americans-series_15.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Brown Pelican Society of Louisiana &#187; RENEW AMERICA: RECENT HEADLINES</title>
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Democrats&amp;#39; characteristically mislabeled Employment Non-Discrimination Act or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House) apparently will be under consideration relatively soon&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brownpelicanla.com/archives/26042&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dem Leader: We&amp;#39;re Ready for ENDA &#171; NCLR Blog: Out for Justice</title>
    <link href="https://nclrights.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/dem-leader-were-ready-for-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/9670591</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
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... which would institute a federal ban on job discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, is less controversial now than it has been in the past. The bill, H.R. 3017, currently has 198 cosponsors. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://nclrights.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/dem-leader-were-ready-for-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dem Leader: We&amp;#39;re Ready for ENDA &#171; NCLR Blog: Out for Justice</title>
    <link href="http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/dem-leader-were-ready-for-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8110308</id>
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      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
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The bill, H.R. 3017, currently has 198 cosponsors. read more. This entry was posted on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 at 9:47 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2010/04/14/dem-leader-were-ready-for-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://jobstreet.cz.cc/2010/04/15/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8102512</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>jobstreet.cz.cc - The best Portal to get... </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobstreet.cz.cc/2010/04/15/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Godless Liberal Homo: Fight LGBT Employment Discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://godlessliberalhomo.blogspot.com/2010/04/fight-lgbt-employment-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8095655</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Godless Liberal Homo </name>
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The bill, H.R. 3017, currently has 198 cosponsors. From CQ: &#8220;Hoyer said most lawmakers already are on the record on the issue because the House passed similar legislation in 2007 to bar employment discrimination based on sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://godlessliberalhomo.blogspot.com/2010/04/fight-lgbt-employment-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pediatricians advise against encouragement of gender-confused ...</title>
    <link href="http://theundergroundsite.com/index.php/2010/04/pediatricians-advise-against-encouragement-of-gender-confused-behavior-11408" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8937381</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Underground </name>
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-Congress is once again set to vote on ENDA, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, (S. 1584/H.R. 3017 ). ENDA has circulated for years without garnering enough votes to pass. It is a measure guaranteeing, among other new rules, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theundergroundsite.com/index.php/2010/04/pediatricians-advise-against-encouragement-of-gender-confused-behavior-11408&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>End Employment Discrimination Now - Denver Career Coach | Denver ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ceojobexpert.com/c/end-employment-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8937376</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CEO Job Expert </name>
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There is a very important bill making its way through Congress right now. It is S. 1584/H.R. 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA. This bill ends discrimination against people who are gay, lesbian and trans-gendered. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ceojobexpert.com/c/end-employment-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>End Employment Discrimination Now</title>
    <link href="http://ceojobexpert.com/c/end-employment-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8110310</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CEO Job Expert </name>
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1584/HR 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA. This bill ends discrimination against people who are gay, lesbian and trans-gendered. I know that this is a controversial stand and it may well cost me some potential clients ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ceojobexpert.com/c/end-employment-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dem Leader: We&amp;#39;re Ready for ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2010/04/13/dem-leader-were-ready-for-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8110309</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
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The bill, HR 3017, currently has 198 cosponsors. From CQ: &#8220;Hoyer said most lawmakers already are on the record on the issue because the House passed similar legislation in 2007 to bar employment discrimination based on sexual preference ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2010/04/13/dem-leader-were-ready-for-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Business Jobs and Resumes Job Boards &#187; Blog Archive &#187; HR 3017 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessjobresource.com/employment-news/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-12:/commentary/8095656</id>
    <updated>2010-04-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Business Jobs and Resumes Job Boards </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at 2:45 pm and is filed under Employment News. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessjobresource.com/employment-news/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Barney Frank on ENDA, DADT and How LGBTs Should Lobby Like ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.lgbtpov.com/2010/04/rep-barney-frank-on-enda-dadt-and-how-lgbts-should-lobby-like-the-nra/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8937388</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LGBT POV </name>
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He is a great spokesman for our rights. He said we should contact our own congress people and ask them to support ENDA. Wouldnt it be easier if we knew the bill #? Karen Ocamb @ 2010-04-21 17:18. The House version of ENDA is H.R.3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lgbtpov.com/2010/04/rep-barney-frank-on-enda-dadt-and-how-lgbts-should-lobby-like-the-nra/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jobs and Employment &#187; Blog Archive &#187; HR 3017, Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.jobindexonline.com/careers/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8088437</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Jobs and Employment </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. This entry was posted on Monday, April 12th, 2010 at 9:42 pm and is filed under Careers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jobindexonline.com/careers/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Do You Want Men Dressed As Women Teaching Your Kids &#8212; ChristWire</title>
    <link href="http://christwire.org/2010/04/do-you-want-men-dressed-as-women-teaching-your-kids/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8088436</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ChristWire </name>
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Barack Obama and the Congressional Democrats are secretly pushing through legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that will allow transgenic cross-dressing teachers into your child&amp;#39;s classrooms. Using the power of modern science and clothing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://christwire.org/2010/04/do-you-want-men-dressed-as-women-teaching-your-kids/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/04/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-10:/commentary/8088435</id>
    <updated>2010-04-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Job News </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/04/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA Could End Religious Liberties</title>
    <link href="http://www.aprillorier.com/2010/04/enda-could-end-religious-liberties.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-09:/commentary/8076695</id>
    <updated>2010-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>April Lorier Perspective </name>
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Tim Tracey, legal counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund, said HR 3017 would give sexual orientation and gender identity protected-class status. &amp;quot;It sets the statement that sexual orientation and gender identity are compelling interests ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aprillorier.com/2010/04/enda-could-end-religious-liberties.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ex Cathedra &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Parker Griffith on ENDA</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-09:/commentary/8076694</id>
    <updated>2010-04-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ex Cathedra </name>
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As you may know, H.R. 3017 was introduced by U.S. Representative Barney Frank on June 24, 2009, and is currently pending before several House Committees for review. This measure would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.crispen.org/parker-griffith-on-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ADF Alliance Alert &#187; Religious liberties at stake with ENDA back ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.alliancealert.org/wordpress/2010/04/09/religious-liberties-at-stake-with-enda-back-in-play-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8095657</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ADF Alliance Alert </name>
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[Tim Tracey], legal counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund, said HR 3017 would give sexual orientation and gender identity protected-class status. &amp;#39;It sets the statement that sexual orientation and gender identity are compelling ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alliancealert.org/wordpress/2010/04/09/religious-liberties-at-stake-with-enda-back-in-play-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017 EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.therepublicrevealed.com/forums/index.php?topic=696.msg813#msg813" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8088439</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Republic Revealed | Forums </name>
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Subject: HR 3017 EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2009 &amp;quot;Patriots - we are again reminded of this bill that Barney Frank - MA and his Democratic friends are wanting to put on the American people. Non-discrimination sounds like a good ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.therepublicrevealed.com/forums/index.php?topic=696.msg813#msg813&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Jimmy Z Show Blog: &#8226; BARNEY FRANK&amp;#39;S HR 3017</title>
    <link href="http://thejimmyzshowblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/barney-franks-hr-3017.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8071595</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Jimmy Z Show Blog </name>
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GOP Congressman John Kline (R-MN) warns us that HR 3017 creates an entirely new protected class that is vaguely defined and often subjective. &amp;quot;The legislation extends protections based on &#8211; quote &#8211; &amp;#39;perceived&amp;#39; sexual orientation,&amp;quot; Kli&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thejimmyzshowblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/barney-franks-hr-3017.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The MetaSkeptic: ENDA Hurts Kids.com</title>
    <link href="http://themetaskeptic.blogspot.com/2010/04/enda-hurts-kidscom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8071591</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The MetaSkeptic </name>
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President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are quietly rushing through legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that would actually bring cross-dressing teachers into your child&amp;#39;s classroom. Under the so-called, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themetaskeptic.blogspot.com/2010/04/enda-hurts-kidscom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>adamfoxie blog: Is ENDA In Sight Now? Would You Defend Your Civil ...</title>
    <link href="http://adamfoxie.blogspot.com/2010/04/is-enda-in-sight-now-would-you-defend.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-08:/commentary/8071590</id>
    <updated>2010-04-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>adamfoxie blog </name>
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I urge you to act on that support by bring H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to an up-or-down vote in the House Committee on Education and Labor. Chairman Miller previously indicated that, once health care reform was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://adamfoxie.blogspot.com/2010/04/is-enda-in-sight-now-would-you-defend.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stop The Movement Against Religious Freedom</title>
    <link href="http://churchwire.blogspot.com/2010/04/stop-movement-against-religious-freedom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8459316</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Don White&amp;#39;s Church Wire </name>
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This doomsday legislation, HR 3017, empowers homosexual complainers to bankrupt all Christian Business Owners, hurting the economy. GOP Congressman John Kline (R-MN) warns us that ENDA creates an entirely new protected class that is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://churchwire.blogspot.com/2010/04/stop-movement-against-religious-freedom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Listen Online: AFTAH Sounds the Alarm on ENDA as Grave Threat to ...</title>
    <link href="http://americansfortruth.com/news/listen-online-aftah-sounds-the-alarm-on-enda-as-grave-threat-to-religious-freedom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8088438</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Americans For Truth </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) [H.R. 3017, S.B. 1584] &#8211; which would federalize homosexuality-, bisexuality-, and transsexuality-based special protections in the workplace &#8212; is one such bill. AFTAH President Peter LaBarbera ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americansfortruth.com/news/listen-online-aftah-sounds-the-alarm-on-enda-as-grave-threat-to-religious-freedom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Religious Liberties at Stake with ENDA Back in Play</title>
    <link href="http://www.thoughtsfromaconservativemom.com/?p=7467" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8071594</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thoughts From A Conservative Mom </name>
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Tim Tracey, legal counsel with the Alliance Defense Fund, said HR 3017 would give sexual orientation and gender identity protected-class status. &#8220;It sets the statement that sexual orientation and gender identity are compelling interests ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thoughtsfromaconservativemom.com/?p=7467&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA and Religious Freedom [ Crosstalk America ]</title>
    <link href="http://www.octofinder.com/@/13df321ad3b88c9690cc808e861d7eef" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8071593</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>- OFinder aggregated posts with the keyword:... </name>
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This time the &#8220;change&#8221; is being attempted through legislation known as ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR-3017 &amp;amp; SB-1584). ENDA would force businesses in all 50 states with 15 or more employees (part or full time) to avoid ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.octofinder.com/@/13df321ad3b88c9690cc808e861d7eef&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What&amp;#39;s Happening With Christian Values | 60 Second Activist</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8071592</id>
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HR 3017 by Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) has 198 cosponsors, which is very close to the 218 votes needed to pass the House. Its companion bill, S 1584 by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), has 45 cosponsors, which is very close to a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://60secondactivist.com/node/282&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The show so far for Thursday, April 8, 2010.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/04/the-show-so-far-for-thursday-april-8-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-07:/commentary/8071588</id>
    <updated>2010-04-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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Its companion bills, HR 2981 and HR 3017, are far more buried in multiple House committees, though HR 3017 did receive a hearing in the House Education and Labor Committee back in September. The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force still ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2010/04/the-show-so-far-for-thursday-april-8-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>STOP The HOMOSEXUAL MOVEMENT of CONGRESS! NOT THE AMERICAN WAY!</title>
    <link href="http://www.desertconservative.com/2010/04/07/stop-the-homosexual-movement-of-congress-not-the-american-way/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8071589</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Conservative </name>
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This doomsday legislation, HR 3017, empowers homosexual complainers to bankrupt all Christian Business Owners, hurting the economy. GOP Congressman John Kline (R-MN) warns us that ENDA creates an entirely new protected class that is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.desertconservative.com/2010/04/07/stop-the-homosexual-movement-of-congress-not-the-american-way/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jesus is Lord, A Worshipping Christian&amp;#39;s Blog &#187; Blog Archive ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8080375</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jesus is Lord, A Worshipping Christian's Blog </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, or ENDA, makes it unlawful for government agencies or businesses with more than 15 employees to refuse hire or promotion of anyone based on &#8220;gender-related identity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worshippingchristian.org/blog/?p=10819&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Salisbury News: House Plans To Resurrect Law Requiring &amp;#39;Gay&amp;#39; Hires</title>
    <link href="http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2010/04/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8071596</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Salisbury News </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, or ENDA, makes it unlawful for government agencies or businesses with more than 15 employees to refuse hire or promotion of anyone based on &amp;quot;gender-related identity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2010/04/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tennessee Sons of Liberty: Forwarded Email about the Fascist Lefts ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-05:/commentary/8040872</id>
    <updated>2010-04-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Tennessee Sons of Liberty </name>
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&amp;quot;H.R. 3017 requires...if the employee is undergoing gender transition and requests the use of shower or dressing areas...an employer may satisfy the employee&amp;#39;s request in one of two ways, through either providing access to the general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tennesseesonsofliberty.com/2010/04/forwarded-email-about-fascist-lefts.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DESTROYING BUSINESS IN AMERICA &#171;</title>
    <link href="http://bizarroworldusa.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/destroying-business-in-america/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8040875</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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Barney Frank, is fulfilling his obligation to his core supporters with the re-introduction of H.R. 3017 &#8211; the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. H.R. 3017 includes &#8220;gender questionable and alternate sexual lifestyles&#8221; as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bizarroworldusa.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/destroying-business-in-america/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House plans to resurrect law requiring &amp;#39;gay&amp;#39; hires &#171; Eye on Religion</title>
    <link href="http://eyeonreligion.com/2010/04/05/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring-gay-hires/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-04:/commentary/8030975</id>
    <updated>2010-04-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Eye on Religion </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, or ENDA, makes it unlawful for government agencies or businesses with more than 15 employees to refuse hire or promotion of anyone based on &#8220;gender-related identity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eyeonreligion.com/2010/04/05/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring-gay-hires/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Resolution Concerning Non-Discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://quaa.student.virginia.edu/2010/04/04/resolution-concerning-non-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8071597</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Queer &amp;amp; Allied Activism </name>
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... Section 2.2-3900 B.1. of the Virginia Human Rights Act to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SB 66);. (3) The United States Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017 and S.1584) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://quaa.student.virginia.edu/2010/04/04/resolution-concerning-non-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>From the Lighthouse BlogWorldNetDaily: House plans to resurrect ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8046354</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, or ENDA, makes it unlawful for government agencies or businesses with more than 15 employees to refuse hire or promotion of anyone based on &#8220;gender-related identity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=4325&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House plans to resurrect law requiring &amp;#39;gay&amp;#39; hires</title>
    <link href="http://faithandthelaw.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring-gay-hires/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8040873</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Faithandthelaw&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, or ENDA, makes it unlawful for government agencies or businesses with more than 15 employees to refuse hire or promotion of anyone based on &#8220;gender-related identity, appearance or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://faithandthelaw.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring-gay-hires/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>slantright.com :: Because anything else would just be wrong</title>
    <link href="http://www.slantright.com/index.php?name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=2337" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8030977</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>slantright.com </name>
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The Feldblum appointment shows just how committed Obama remains to advancing an anti-Christian agenda. TAKE ACTION: Contact your Congressman today and urge that they vote against the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.slantright.com/index.php?name=News&amp;amp;file=article&amp;amp;sid=2337&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House plans to resurrect law requiring &amp;#39;gay&amp;#39; hires Fresh off ...</title>
    <link href="http://bsimmons.wordpress.com/2010/04/03/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring-gay-hires-fresh-off-health-care-victory-dems-target-christian-employers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8030976</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thoughts Of A Conservative Christian </name>
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H.R. 3017 was referred to four House committees in June of last year, but has been dormant since the House Education and Labor Committee held hearings on the bill last September. Posted in B Hussein Obama, Barack Hussein Obama, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bsimmons.wordpress.com/2010/04/03/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring-gay-hires-fresh-off-health-care-victory-dems-target-christian-employers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bent Alaska: Ugly Betty, Equality Mixer, ATE update</title>
    <link href="http://www.bentalaska.com/2010/04/ugly-betty-equality-mixer-ate-update.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8030974</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bent Alaska </name>
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In addition, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584) is making its way through Congress. In order for these two pieces of legislation to continue to move forward we need your help. If you haven&amp;#39;t already, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bentalaska.com/2010/04/ugly-betty-equality-mixer-ate-update.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Roger&amp;#39;s Blog: House plans to resurrect law requiring &amp;#39;gay&amp;#39; hires</title>
    <link href="http://blog.rogerkyoung.net/2010/04/03/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring-gay-hires.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8026692</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Roger's Blog </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, or ENDA, makes it unlawful for government agencies or businesses with more than 15 employees to refuse hire or promotion of anyone based on &amp;quot;gender-related identity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.rogerkyoung.net/2010/04/03/house-plans-to-resurrect-law-requiring-gay-hires.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&amp;quot;Do You Want Men Dressed as Women Teaching Your Kids?&amp;quot; | Blogtown ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8026691</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Portland Mercury: Blogtown, PDX </name>
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President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are quietly rushing through legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that would actually bring cross-dressing teachers into your child&amp;#39;s classroom. Under the so-called, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2010/04/02/do-you-want-men-dressed-as-women-teaching-your-kids&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Business Jobs and Resumes Job Boards &#187; Blog Archive &#187; HR 3017 &#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://jobhunting.hilium.com/2010/04/02/business-jobs-and-resumes-job-boards-%C2%BB-blog-archive-%C2%BB-hr-3017/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8026690</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Job Hunting </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on &#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobhunting.hilium.com/2010/04/02/business-jobs-and-resumes-job-boards-%C2%BB-blog-archive-%C2%BB-hr-3017/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Business Jobs and Resumes Job Boards &#187; Blog Archive &#187; HR 3017 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessjobresource.com/employment-news/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-01:/commentary/8015398</id>
    <updated>2010-04-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business Jobs and Resumes Job Boards </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessjobresource.com/employment-news/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Employment Discrimination against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.employment-lawyer-blog.com/2010/04/employment-discrimination-agai.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8937384</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Employment Lawyer Blog </name>
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To that end, the activists want Congress to vote on a piece of legislation called the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (a.k.a. ENDA or HR-3017), which was first introduced back in 1994. Due to a number of factors - lack of political ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.employment-lawyer-blog.com/2010/04/employment-discrimination-agai.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA Vote May Be Near :: EDGE Providence</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8026693</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>EDGEprovidence.com News Feed </name>
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The bill, H.R. 3017, is currently before the House Education and Labor Committee, which is chaired by Rep. George Miller (D-CA). Miller recently said that his committee would be addressing ENDA after health care was completed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.edgeprovidence.com/?104081&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>We NEED You to Vote YES On ENDA, Mr. Ehlers! | Speak Equal</title>
    <link href="http://speakequal.com/we-need-you-to-vote-yes-on-enda-mr-ehlers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8015400</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Speak Equal </name>
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and I am calling today to urge Rep. Ehlers to vote yes on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, also known as HR 3017.&#8221; District Address Gerald Rudolph Ford Federal Building 110 Michigan Street Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2313 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://speakequal.com/we-need-you-to-vote-yes-on-enda-mr-ehlers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>April Fool&amp;#39;s Day Jokes for America&amp;#39;s Culture War? I Wish ...</title>
    <link href="http://americansfortruth.com/news/april-fool%E2%80%99s-day-jokes-for-america%E2%80%99s-culture-war-i-wish.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/8015399</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans For Truth </name>
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The proposed federal &#8220;Employment Nondiscrimination Act&#8221; (ENDA) [S. 1584/ H.R. 3017] would create nationwide job &#8220;rights&#8221; based on homosexuality, bisexuality and transsexuality &#8211; enforced by Feldblum&amp;#39;s EEOC. The bill would expand &#8220;civil ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americansfortruth.com/news/april-fool%E2%80%99s-day-jokes-for-america%E2%80%99s-culture-war-i-wish.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CALL TO ACTION: APRIL 2010 &#8211; By Donald Krouse</title>
    <link href="http://hidesertlgbtnews.com/2010/04/call-to-action-april-2010-by-donald-krouse/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-31:/commentary/7995174</id>
    <updated>2010-03-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hi Desert LGBT News </name>
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Phone Speaker Pelosi and politely ask her to bring HR 3017 to the floor immediately. She is our friend but must hear from you in order to act. When, and if, she acts, please also send a thank you message. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hidesertlgbtnews.com/2010/04/call-to-action-april-2010-by-donald-krouse/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Click Here For 27 ENDA Unconfirmed House Members | The Bilerico ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/03/click_here_for_27_enda_unconfirmed_house_members.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7995173</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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If you live in the district, it might be best to call the local number provided below and ask for an appointment to discuss your support for ENDA, H.R. 3017. Here&amp;#39;s a script of what to say if you want one. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/03/click_here_for_27_enda_unconfirmed_house_members.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Seven7Five5Zero &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.carter-coffman.net/2010/03/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda-national-gay-and-lesbian-task-force/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7988288</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seven7Five5Zero </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017/S. 1584, to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA immediately, without delay. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.carter-coffman.net/2010/03/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda-national-gay-and-lesbian-task-force/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://camzux.com/construction/?p=9188" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7978235</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Construction Road Work Building Engineer... </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://camzux.com/construction/?p=9188&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
    <link href="http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/03/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7978234</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Job News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://staringfrog.com/jobs/2010/03/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Bette Bourne (194? - ) performer.</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/bette-bourne-194-performer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7971612</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Transsexual Road Map Notes &amp;middot; Demand LGBT employment rights today - There&amp;#39;s a blogswarm today. We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) t... 1 week ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/bette-bourne-194-performer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Now that Health Care Reform Passed, is the ENDA in Sight?</title>
    <link href="http://www.care2.com/causes/civil-rights/blog/now-that-health-care-reform-has-passed-is-the-enda-in-sight/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7971611</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Defend Civil Rights </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I urge you to act on that support by bring H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to an up-or-down vote in the House Committee on Education and Labor. Chairman Miller previously indicated that, once health care reform was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.care2.com/causes/civil-rights/blog/now-that-health-care-reform-has-passed-is-the-enda-in-sight/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Vigil Coincided with Earth Hour | Saintless</title>
    <link href="http://saintless.com/2010/03/28/enda-vigil-coincided-with-earth-hour/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-27:/commentary/7966456</id>
    <updated>2010-03-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Saintless </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. As always, please be polite, but firm. After you call, I&amp;#39;d love to know how the call went in the comments. And then get your loved ones to call, too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://saintless.com/2010/03/28/enda-vigil-coincided-with-earth-hour/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sestak: Time to End Workplace Discrimination | Erie County ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.eriedems.com/?q=node/480" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/8022109</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Erie County Democratic Party - </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As you know, H.R. 3017 the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 was scheduled to be voted on by the Committee on Education and Labor on November 18, 2009, but was unexpectedly postponed two days before the hearing was scheduled to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eriedems.com/?q=node/480&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Email Gay Bashing, Or, ENDA&amp;#39;s Already Getting Ugly</title>
    <link href="http://www.thealbanyproject.com/diary/8120/on-email-gay-bashing-or-endas-already-getting-ugly" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7971613</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>the albany project - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the most fundamentalist church in town views as &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; from discrimination in housing and employment; the idea is that ENDA (officially known as HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009) is intended to fill that gap. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thealbanyproject.com/diary/8120/on-email-gay-bashing-or-endas-already-getting-ugly&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sestak: Time to End Workplace Discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://www.eriegaynews.com/news/article.php?recordid=201004sestakenda" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7960722</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Erie Gay News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As you know, H.R. 3017 the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 was scheduled to be voted on by the Committee on Education and Labor on November 18, 2009, but was unexpectedly postponed two days before the hearing was scheduled to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eriegaynews.com/news/article.php?recordid=201004sestakenda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Shi Pei Pu (1938 - 2009) opera dancer ...</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/shi-pei-pu-1938-2009-opera-dancersinger.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7951130</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Transsexual Road Map Notes &amp;middot; Demand LGBT employment rights today - There&amp;#39;s a blogswarm today. We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) t... 1 week ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/shi-pei-pu-1938-2009-opera-dancersinger.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Email Gay Bashing, Or, ENDA&amp;#39;s Already Getting Ugly</title>
    <link href="http://www.hillbillyreport.org/diary/1330/on-email-gay-bashing-or-endas-already-getting-ugly" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7966458</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hillbilly Report - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the most fundamentalist church in town views as &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; from discrimination in housing and employment; the idea is that ENDA (officially known as HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009) is intended to fill that gap. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hillbillyreport.org/diary/1330/on-email-gay-bashing-or-endas-already-getting-ugly&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Email Gay Bashing, Or, ENDA&amp;#39;s Already Getting Ugly</title>
    <link href="http://uppitywis.org/email-gay-bashing-or-endas-already-getting-ugly" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7966457</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Uppity Wisconsin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the most fundamentalist church in town views as &#8220;normal&#8221; from discrimination in housing and employment; the idea is that ENDA (officially known as HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009) is intended to fill that gap. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uppitywis.org/email-gay-bashing-or-endas-already-getting-ugly&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TTPC Thanks you for Participating in Advancing Equality Day on the &#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://staringfrog.com/legalnews/?p=32539" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7960724</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legal News - Your Source for Legal News... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S.1584; HR 3017), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination . Please take action to pass ENDA now. I can be reached at ______ &#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://staringfrog.com/legalnews/?p=32539&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TTPC Thanks you for Participating in Advancing Equality Day on the ...</title>
    <link href="http://ttgpac.com/2010/03/25/ttpc-thanks-you-for-participating-in-advancing-equality-day-on-the-hill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7960721</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TTPC </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S.1584; HR 3017), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please take action to pass ENDA now. I can be reached at ______ (give ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ttgpac.com/2010/03/25/ttpc-thanks-you-for-participating-in-advancing-equality-day-on-the-hill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Email Gay Bashing, Or, ENDA&amp;#39;s Already Getting Ugly</title>
    <link href="http://fakeconsultant.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/on-email-gay-bashing-or-endas-already-getting-ugly/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7960725</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>advice from a fake consultant </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the most fundamentalist church in town views as &#8220;normal&#8221; from discrimination in housing and employment; the idea is that ENDA (officially known as HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009) is intended to fill that gap. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fakeconsultant.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/on-email-gay-bashing-or-endas-already-getting-ugly/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Email Gay Bashing, Or, EDNA&amp;#39;s Already Getting Ugly</title>
    <link href="http://www.myleftwing.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=26269" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7951132</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Left Wing - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the most fundamentalist church in town views as &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; from discrimination in housing and employment; the idea is that ENDA (officially known as HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009) is intended to fill that gap. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myleftwing.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=26269&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Jim Sinclair (1940 - ) neurodiversity ...</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/jim-sinclair-1940-neurodiversity.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/7935062</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Transsexual Road Map Notes &amp;middot; Demand LGBT employment rights today - There&amp;#39;s a blogswarm today. We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) t... 5 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/jim-sinclair-1940-neurodiversity.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Email Gay Bashing, Or, EDNA&amp;#39;s Already Getting Ugly</title>
    <link href="http://fakeconsultant.blogspot.com/2010/03/on-email-gay-bashing-or-ednas-already.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-22:/commentary/7951134</id>
    <updated>2010-03-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Advice From A Fake Consultant </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the most fundamentalist church in town views as &#8220;normal&#8221; from discrimination in housing and employment; the idea is that ENDA (officially known as HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009) is intended to fill that gap. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fakeconsultant.blogspot.com/2010/03/on-email-gay-bashing-or-ednas-already.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Liz Lyons (191? - ?) performer.</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/liz-lyons-191-performer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7922088</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Transsexual Road Map Notes &amp;middot; Demand LGBT employment rights today - There&amp;#39;s a blogswarm today. We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) t... 3 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/liz-lyons-191-performer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jobs in Fort Worth, TX (03/22/10)</title>
    <link href="http://www.natsnewjobs.com/archives/3493" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7922087</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NatsJobs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Job Title: Developer IV, JwebMethods Lead HR:3017 Profession: Computer Engineering and Information Technology -&amp;gt; Software Design/Development Category Information TechnologyLocation Dallas, TX (Corp / HQ)Work Status Fu&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.natsnewjobs.com/archives/3493&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Jimmy Slater (1898 - 1998) impersonator.</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/jimmy-slater-1898-1998-impersonator.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-19:/commentary/7898622</id>
    <updated>2010-03-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Transsexual Road Map Notes &amp;middot; Demand LGBT employment rights today - There&amp;#39;s a blogswarm today. We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) t... 1 day ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/jimmy-slater-1898-1998-impersonator.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Go in Guns Blazing, HR 3017 (PinkBananaWorld.com)</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?id=336845" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/8102514</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3017 or ENDA). This bill would effectively end workplace discrimination of gays and lesbians. Representative Barney Frank introduced the bill last year and has been introducing such legislation since 1994. The bill uses language to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?id=336845&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Go in Guns Blazing, HR 3017 | JasonCable.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.jasoncable.com/2010/03/19/go-in-guns-blazing-hr-3017/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/8080374</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JasonCable.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yesterday, The Bilerico Project asked people to bombard House Speaker Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s office with requests to more forward on House Resolution 3017 (aka. HR 3017.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jasoncable.com/2010/03/19/go-in-guns-blazing-hr-3017/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.thelegalblotter.com/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today-the-bilerico-project" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7922091</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Legal Blotter </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. if you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thelegalblotter.com/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today-the-bilerico-project&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nancy Pelosi Has Ten Gay Activists Arrested Rather Than&#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/03/19/nancy-pelosi-has-ten-gay-activists-arrested-rather-than/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7922086</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Irregular Times </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The ten arrested activists represented organizations that were promised HR 3017 (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act) would be brought to the floor of the House last year. It didn&amp;#39;t happen. It&amp;#39;s still not happening. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/03/19/nancy-pelosi-has-ten-gay-activists-arrested-rather-than/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Go in Guns Blazing, HR 3017</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=336845" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7922084</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3017 or ENDA). This bill would effectively end workplace discrimination of gays and lesbians. Representative Barney Frank introduced the bill last year and has been introducing such legislation since [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=336845&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Go in Guns Blazing, HR 3071 | JasonCable.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.jasoncable.com/2010/03/19/go-in-guns-blazing-hr-3071/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7898623</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JasonCable.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Yesterday, The Bilerico Project asked people to bombard House Speaker Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s office with requests to more forward on House Resolution 3017 (aka. HR 3017.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jasoncable.com/2010/03/19/go-in-guns-blazing-hr-3071/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACT On Principles &#187; Twitter Updates for 2010-03-19</title>
    <link href="http://www.actonprinciples.org/2010/03/19/twitter-updates-for-2010-03-19/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7898621</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Act On Principles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that #ENDA, HR 3017, move to a vote. #getENDA #LGBT #; @tlrd Stand with Dan Choi Protest &#8220;Don&amp;#39;t Ask, Don&amp;#39;t Tell&#8221; &#8211; Fri Mar 19 12:00 PM &#8211; 2:00 PM &#8211; Times Square Army Recruitment Office #LGBT #DADT #; RT @GetEqual: BREAKING: ENDA 4 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.actonprinciples.org/2010/03/19/twitter-updates-for-2010-03-19/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LGBTQ Justice</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtqjusticeblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7898620</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBTQ Justice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the article. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtqjusticeblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bent Alaska: GetEQUAL Today</title>
    <link href="http://www.bentalaska.com/2010/03/getequal-today.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7889180</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bent Alaska </name>
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&amp;quot;Can you call Speaker Pelosi&amp;#39;s office right now and demand that ENDA (HR 3017) come to the floor for a vote? 202.225.4965.&amp;quot; &amp;quot;A majority of Congress supports this bill to stop job discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bentalaska.com/2010/03/getequal-today.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Tell Pelosi to move ENDA to a vote - OFCB &#8211; Out Front ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.outfrontcolorado.com/blog/?p=4469" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/9670592</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OFCB - Out Front Colorado's Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965 and ask that ENDA, HR 3017, move to a vote. Let&amp;#39;s swarm Pelosi&amp;#39;s office with phone calls and let her know that what works in Colorado will work for the entire country. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.outfrontcolorado.com/blog/?p=4469&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demand Pelosi move on ENDA for LGBT employment rights - Feministing</title>
    <link href="http://classic.feministing.com/archives/020420.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/8777564</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Feministing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://classic.feministing.com/archives/020420.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demand Pelosi move on ENDA for LGBT employment rights - Feministing</title>
    <link href="http://classic.feministing.com/archives/020420.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Feed%253A+Feministing+(Feministing)" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/8772638</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Feministing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://classic.feministing.com/archives/020420.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=Feed%253A+Feministing+(Feministing)&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AMERICAblog News: Join the blog swarm for ENDA today: Call Speaker ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americablog.com/2010/03/join-blog-swarm-for-enda-today-call.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/8336625</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAblog News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americablog.com/2010/03/join-blog-swarm-for-enda-today-call.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Contact Speaker Pelosi and demand ENDA&amp;#39;s passage now</title>
    <link href="http://www.connexion.org/gay-news/news?id=472431" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/8269170</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connexion PropQ Front Page - Gay &amp;amp;... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.connexion.org/gay-news/news?id=472431&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I Oppose ENDA Because It Could Lead To The Extinction Of Humanity</title>
    <link href="http://meetadamandsteve.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-oppose-enda-because-it-could-lead-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/8110312</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Meet Adam and Steve </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the article. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://meetadamandsteve.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-oppose-enda-because-it-could-lead-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Contact Speaker Pelosi and demand ENDA&amp;#39;s passage now</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/15572/blogswarm-contact-speaker-pelosi-and-demand-endas-passage-now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7960723</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/15572/blogswarm-contact-speaker-pelosi-and-demand-endas-passage-now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm for American LGBT rights - ENDA - QueerToday.com</title>
    <link href="http://queertoday.ning.com/xn/detail/2057108:BlogPost:25721" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7951136</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on QueerToday.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
To support your American friends and family and participate in helping them attain equal civil rights, simply call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965 and ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queertoday.ning.com/xn/detail/2057108:BlogPost:25721&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALL NANCY PELOSI and tell her to stop employment discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.culturekitchen.com/liza/blog/call_nancy_pelosi_and_tell_her_to_stop_employment_discrimination_now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7951135</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>culturekitchen - fresh dissent served daily </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Culture Kitchen, Taylor Marsh, PageOneQ, Dan Savage, GoodAsYou) have bandied up today to ask our readers to call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965. Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.culturekitchen.com/liza/blog/call_nancy_pelosi_and_tell_her_to_stop_employment_discrimination_now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take Action: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today</title>
    <link href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/stepforward/archives/198390.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7951133</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Step Forward: Progressive LGBT Politics </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the article. ENDA would add gender identity and sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.seattlepi.com/stepforward/archives/198390.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Blog Swarm</title>
    <link href="http://daveybones.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/enda-blog-swarm/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7951131</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BoneYard </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went in the comments. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://daveybones.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/enda-blog-swarm/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take Action: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today</title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/b198390" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7941940</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Step Forward: Progressive LGBT Politics </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the article. ENDA would add gender identity and sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/b198390&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm Calls on Pelosi to Move ENDA to Vote</title>
    <link href="http://blogout.justout.com/?p=15622" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7922090</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blog Out - Just Out Newspaper </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please call Speaker Pelosi at 202-225-4965 and ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Controversial or not, standing up for equal rights is a political risk worth taking. For more information on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogout.justout.com/?p=15622&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demand That House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Move Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://feeds.towleroad.com/~r/towleroad/feed/~3/4I8PE3zSX6o/blog-swarm-demand-that-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-take-action-on-empolyment-nondiscrimination-act-en.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7922089</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Towleroad News #gay </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went in the comments. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.towleroad.com/~r/towleroad/feed/~3/4I8PE3zSX6o/blog-swarm-demand-that-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-take-action-on-empolyment-nondiscrimination-act-en.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take Action: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today</title>
    <link href="http://www.lgbtpov.com/2010/03/take-action-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7922085</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBT POV </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bloggers are asking readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the article. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lgbtpov.com/2010/03/take-action-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blog Swarm! Contact Speaker Pelosi and Demand ENDA&amp;#39;s Passage</title>
    <link href="http://thehomofile.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-contact-speaker-pelosi-and-demand-endas-passage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907454</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The HomoFile </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Culture Kitchen, Taylor Marsh, PageOneQ, Dan Savage and Good As You , are participating in an all out effort to pressure Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to the floor for a vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehomofile.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-contact-speaker-pelosi-and-demand-endas-passage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For Readers in the USA...</title>
    <link href="http://aebrain.blogspot.com/2010/03/for-readers-in-usa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907453</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AEBrain </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. If you can&amp;#39;t get through there, try the number of her local office in California - (415) 556 4862 After you call, please tell us how ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aebrain.blogspot.com/2010/03/for-readers-in-usa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BLOG SWARM: Contact Nancy Pelosi And Demand ENDA&amp;#39;s Passage</title>
    <link href="http://www.adahlshouse.com/2010/03/18/blog-swarm-contact-nancy-pelosi-and-demand-endas-passage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907452</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Dahl&amp;#39;s House </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went in the comments. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.adahlshouse.com/2010/03/18/blog-swarm-contact-nancy-pelosi-and-demand-endas-passage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Urgent: Tell Speaker Pelosi to Move ENDA Forward!</title>
    <link href="http://www.carippleeffect.org/2010/03/urgent-tell-speaker-pelosi-to-move-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907451</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California Ripple Effect </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite but firm. Once you have called, visit http://getequal.org/getenda and report how your conversation went so your impact can be tracked. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carippleeffect.org/2010/03/urgent-tell-speaker-pelosi-to-move-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CALL NANCY PELOSI and tell her to stop employment discrimination NOW!</title>
    <link href="http://culturekitchen.com/liza/blog/call_nancy_pelosi_and_tell_her_to_stop_employment_discrimination_now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907450</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>culturekitchen - fresh dissent served daily </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Culture Kitchen, Taylor Marsh, PageOneQ, Dan Savage, GoodAsYou) have bandied up today to ask our readers to call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965. Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://culturekitchen.com/liza/blog/call_nancy_pelosi_and_tell_her_to_stop_employment_discrimination_now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take Action: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today</title>
    <link href="http://blog.seattlepi.com/stepforward/archives/198390.asp?source=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907449</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Step Forward: Progressive LGBT Politics </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the article.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.seattlepi.com/stepforward/archives/198390.asp?source=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Demand LGBT employment rights today</title>
    <link href="http://www.tsroadmap.com/notes/index.php/site/comments/demand_lgbt_employment_rights_today/#When:17:46:01Z" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907448</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transsexual Road Map Notes </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of Dr. Jillian T. Weiss&amp;#39; article. Dr. Weiss notes: The Employment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tsroadmap.com/notes/index.php/site/comments/demand_lgbt_employment_rights_today/#When:17:46:01Z&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>You can help end employment discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://www.gaychina.com/you-can-help-end-employment-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907447</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gay China (&#21516;&#24535;&#20013;&#22269;) official website... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, Gay Life joins The Bilerico Project and other LGBT blogs, activist and news sources in a blogswarm to ask readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gaychina.com/you-can-help-end-employment-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blog Swarm Strikes Again: Call Speaker Pelosi and Demand Action on ...</title>
    <link href="http://reverandsteve.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-strikes-again-call-speaker.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907446</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rev. Steve&amp;#39;s Cyber-Pulpit </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965. Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. For more info, visit the Bilerico Project. Reblog this post [with Zemanta]. Subscribe in a reader.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reverandsteve.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-strikes-again-call-speaker.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>From LGBT Change...</title>
    <link href="http://apassionateengagement.blogspot.com/2010/03/from-lgbt-change.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907445</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Passionate Engagement </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Towleroad is participating in a blog swarm today with Daily Kos, Open Left, Bilerico Project, Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://apassionateengagement.blogspot.com/2010/03/from-lgbt-change.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today.</title>
    <link href="http://buffawhat.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&amp;amp;feed=Articles+(RSS2)&amp;amp;seed=http%3A%2F%2Fbuffawhat.com%2F3218%2Fblogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today%2F&amp;amp;seed_title=Blogswarm%3A+Demand+LGBT+Employment+Rights+Today." rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907444</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>buffawhat.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buffawhat.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&amp;amp;feed=Articles+(RSS2)&amp;amp;seed=http%3A%2F%2Fbuffawhat.com%2F3218%2Fblogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today%2F&amp;amp;seed_title=Blogswarm%3A+Demand+LGBT+Employment+Rights+Today.&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I Oppose ENDA Because It Could Lead To The Extinction Of Humanity</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=336523" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907443</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
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We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the article. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=336523&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: it&amp;#39;s time to move ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://www.openleft.com/diary/17886/blogswarm-its-time-to-move-enda" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7907442</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Left - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking folks to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965 and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Dr. Jillian Weiss over at The Bilerico Project explains: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.openleft.com/diary/17886/blogswarm-its-time-to-move-enda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Inspired Faith, Effective Action &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Blogswarm ...</title>
    <link href="http://socialjustice.blogs.uua.org/2010/03/18/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7898625</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inspired Faith, Effective Action </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, first introduced in 1994, would prohibit job ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://socialjustice.blogs.uua.org/2010/03/18/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Contact Speaker Pelosi and demand ENDA&amp;#39;s passage now ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=336280" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7898624</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=336280&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Emelye&amp;#39;s Kitchen: Blogswarm: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today</title>
    <link href="http://emelyes-kitchen.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889199</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emelye's Kitchen </name>
    </author>
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While I hold no illusions as to the reach of this blog I cannot but add my voice, however faint, to the roar of support the Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA, HR 3017) is getting today in the blogosphere. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emelyes-kitchen.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACTION ALERT: Sit-in in Pelosi&amp;#39;s office NOW | Washington Marriage ...</title>
    <link href="http://wamarriage.org/2010/03/action-alert-sit-in-in-pelosis-office-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889198</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Marriage Alliance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Can you call Speaker Pelosi right now to demand that ENDA (HR 3017) move to the floor for a vote? (202) 225-4965. A majority of Congress supports this bill to stop job discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wamarriage.org/2010/03/action-alert-sit-in-in-pelosis-office-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MileHighGayGuy: Blogswarm: Contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and demand ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.milehighgayguy.com/2010/03/blogswarm-contact-speaker-nancy-pelosi.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889197</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MileHighGayGuy </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965 and ask that ENDA, HR 3017, move to a vote. Let&amp;#39;s swarm Pelosi&amp;#39;s office with phone calls and let her know that what works in Colorado will work for the entire country. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.milehighgayguy.com/2010/03/blogswarm-contact-speaker-nancy-pelosi.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OUTviewONLINE: MY VIEW: Speaker Pelosi and ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://outviewonline.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-view-speaker-pelosi-and-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889196</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OUTviewONLINE </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm.After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://outviewonline.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-view-speaker-pelosi-and-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tell Nancy Pelosi To Move The Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://fuckconservatives.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/tell-nancy-pelosi-to-move-the-employment-non-discrimination-act-hr-3017-to-a-floor-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889195</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fuck Conservatives </name>
    </author>
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Tell Nancy Pelosi To Move The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) To A Floor Vote. By jr. 202-225-4965. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated). Tell Nancy Pelosi Not To Go To The UnitedHealth Lobbyist Steve Elmendorf&amp;#39; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fuckconservatives.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/tell-nancy-pelosi-to-move-the-employment-non-discrimination-act-hr-3017-to-a-floor-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Barbra Amesbury (1948 &#8211; ) musician ...</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/barbra-amesbury-1948-musician-film.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889194</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
    </author>
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Transsexual Road Map Notes &amp;middot; Demand LGBT employment rights today - There&amp;#39;s a blogswarm today. We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) t. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/03/barbra-amesbury-1948-musician-film.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dungeon Diary: Call Nancy Pelosi NOW &amp;amp; Demand Action On ENDA!</title>
    <link href="http://dungeondiary.blogspot.com/2010/03/call-nancy-pelosi-now-demand-action-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889193</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dungeon Diary </name>
    </author>
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Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dungeondiary.blogspot.com/2010/03/call-nancy-pelosi-now-demand-action-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Box Turtle Bulletin &#187; Blogswarm: Call Nancy Pelosi, Demand ENDA&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2010/03/18/21258" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889192</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Box Turtle Bulletin </name>
    </author>
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Please call Speaker Pelosi at 202-225-4965, and politely ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, be moved to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. They need to hear our voices because you can bet they are hearing from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boxturtlebulletin.com/2010/03/18/21258&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Echelon Magazine Blog: Blogswarm: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today</title>
    <link href="http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889191</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Echelon Magazine Blog </name>
    </author>
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Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, first introduced in 1994, would prohibit job discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Contact Pelosi &amp;amp; Demand ENDA Passage &#171; Gay League</title>
    <link href="http://www.gayleague.com/wordpress/2010/03/18/blogswarm-contact-pelosi-demand-enda-passage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889190</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gay League </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went by clicking here . If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gayleague.com/wordpress/2010/03/18/blogswarm-contact-pelosi-demand-enda-passage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trans Universe &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Blogswarm this week to Pass ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://www.monicahelms.com/blog/enda/blogswarm-this-week-to-pass-enda.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889189</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Universe </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965. Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. I am reposting my video I did in early December of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.monicahelms.com/blog/enda/blogswarm-this-week-to-pass-enda.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trans Forming Media (TFM): Call Speaker Nancy Pelosi TODAY and ...</title>
    <link href="http://transformingmedia.blogspot.com/2010/03/call-speaker-nancy-pelosi-today-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889188</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Forming Media (TFM) </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Be polite, but firm. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) keeps on getting delayed. Today is the day many LGBT/ally blogs and media outlets have orghanized ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transformingmedia.blogspot.com/2010/03/call-speaker-nancy-pelosi-today-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>gay persons of color: Blogswarm for American LGBT rights - ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://gay-persons-of-color.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-for-american-lgbt-rights-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889187</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>gay persons of color </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
To support your American friends and family and participate in helping them attain equal civil rights, simply call Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965 and ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gay-persons-of-color.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-for-american-lgbt-rights-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Truth to Power: &amp;quot;His Party&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2010/03/his-party.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889186</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truth to Power </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sit-In Protest at Nancy Pelosi&amp;#39;s Office by LGBT Activists Tired of Non-Action on ENDA - H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, has a whopping 198 cosponsors in the House of Representatives &#8212; the most recent Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2010/03/his-party.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Civil Disobedience happening NOW: LT Dan Choi ...</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2010/03/civil-disobedience-happening-now-lt-dan.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889185</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Can you call Speaker Pelosi right now to demand that ENDA (HR 3017) move to the floor for a vote? (202) 225-4965. After you call, please click here to tell us about it, even if you get a busy signal or can&amp;#39;t get through. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2010/03/civil-disobedience-happening-now-lt-dan.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA: Pick Up The Phone #trans #lgbt</title>
    <link href="http://www.dyssonance.com/?p=1444" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889184</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dyssonance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. Don&amp;#39;t cuss at her, don&amp;#39;t get angry, don&amp;#39;t whimper and whine. Just call her, smile and tell them that simple line. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dyssonance.com/?p=1444&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>There Go the Blogs Again, Making Demands of Their Lawmakers / Queerty</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/there-go-the-blogs-again-making-demands-of-their-lawmakers-20100318/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889183</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You want citizen lobbyists? You got &amp;#39;em. A consortium of blogs today are demanding House Speaker Nancy Pelosi bring HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/there-go-the-blogs-again-making-demands-of-their-lawmakers-20100318/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BLOGSWARM: For a good and non-discriminatory time, call Nancy ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.goodasyou.org/good_as_you/2010/03/blogswarm-for-a-good-and-non-discriminatory-time-call-nancy.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889182</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Good As You </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
and demand that the speaker move on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017). N-Pel&amp;#39;s digits: 202-225-4965. But here&amp;#39;s the thing: With us, the Ernestine graphic is not just motivation for you to make the House Speaker&amp;#39;s phone ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goodasyou.org/good_as_you/2010/03/blogswarm-for-a-good-and-non-discriminatory-time-call-nancy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TransGriot: Call Speaker Pelosi-Respectfully Demand Vote On ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2010/03/call-speaker-pelosi-respectfully-demand.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889181</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TransGriot </name>
    </author>
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To support those activists engaged in civil disobedience tactics, can you call Speaker Pelosi&amp;#39;s office right now and demand that ENDA (HR 3017) come to the floor for a vote? ENDA is important because studies show that LGBT workers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2010/03/call-speaker-pelosi-respectfully-demand.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michael-In-Norfolk - - Coming Out In Mid Life: Blogswarm: Demand ...</title>
    <link href="http://michael-in-norfolk.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889179</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michael-In-Norfolk - - Coming Out In Mid Life </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We are all asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. As one who was forced from a law firm for being gay, I understand full well the need ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michael-in-norfolk.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today: Contact Pelosi ...</title>
    <link href="http://petersontoscano.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today-contact-pelosi/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889178</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Peterson Toscano's A Musing </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This just in from Dr. Jillian T. Weiss over at Bilerico We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://petersontoscano.wordpress.com/2010/03/18/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights-today-contact-pelosi/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Words That Trans-cend: Asking Congress for an Overdue Anniversary Gift</title>
    <link href="http://kerirenault.blogspot.com/2010/03/asking-congress-for-overdue-anniversary.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889177</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Words That Trans-cend </name>
    </author>
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We&amp;#39;re here today on our 14th Anniversary with our Maryland friends to again ask the Congressman to support HR 3017, the transgender-inclusive ENDA. This vital legislation is of urgent importance, long overdue since being introduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kerirenault.blogspot.com/2010/03/asking-congress-for-overdue-anniversary.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Queers United: Blogswarm to Demand Speaker Pelosi Hold Vote on ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://queersunited.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-speaker-pelosi-pass.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889176</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queers United </name>
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ENDA (HR 3017) will prohibit job discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. The majority of the house and senate support this bill and Obama favors this civil rights legislation being passed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queersunited.blogspot.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-speaker-pelosi-pass.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Move ENDA Now &#8211; en|Gender</title>
    <link href="http://www.myhusbandbetty.com/2010/03/18/move-enda-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889175</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>en|Gender </name>
    </author>
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Contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. ENDA is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and would prohibit job discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myhusbandbetty.com/2010/03/18/move-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>You can help end employment discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://gaylife.about.com/b/2010/03/18/you-can-help-end-employment-discrimination.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889174</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About Gay Life </name>
    </author>
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Today, Gay Life joins The Bilerico Project and other LGBT blogs, activist and news sources in a blogswarm to ask readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gaylife.about.com/b/2010/03/18/you-can-help-end-employment-discrimination.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Demand That House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Move Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.towleroad.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-demand-that-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-take-action-on-empolyment-nondiscrimination-act-en.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889173</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gay News, Gay Gossip. Unfiltered Debate.:... </name>
    </author>
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Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move to a vote. Please be polite, but firm. After you call, please tell us how the call went in the comments. If you get a busy signal or hang up, let us know that too. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.towleroad.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-demand-that-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-take-action-on-empolyment-nondiscrimination-act-en.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Action for LGBT rights: Nancy Pelosi, keep your promises on ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/m/c/mcc/2010/03/action-for-lgbt-rights-nancy-p.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889172</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Cafe Talk Aggregator </name>
    </author>
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We need as many people reading this as possible to call and ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, move forward to markup and a vote. Again, it is clear at this point that Pelosi&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;go ahead&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;wait&amp;quot; is the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com/talk/blogs/m/c/mcc/2010/03/action-for-lgbt-rights-nancy-p.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Gospel According to Hate: Blogswarm: Demand LGBT Employment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gospelaccordingtohate.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889171</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Gospel According to Hate </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A number of blogs have teamed up and are flooding Speaker Nancy Pelosi at 202-225-4965 with calls asking that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, be moved to a vote. Please pick up the phone and call her. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gospelaccordingtohate.com/2010/03/blogswarm-demand-lgbt-employment-rights.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Speaker Pelosi and ENDA | Taylor Marsh &#8211; TaylorMarsh.com &#8211; News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.taylormarsh.com/2010/03/18/speaker-pelosi-and-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889170</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Taylor Marsh </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. This is about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. I&amp;#39;m proud to participate in some small ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taylormarsh.com/2010/03/18/speaker-pelosi-and-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Irregular Times &#187; Blog Archive &#187; BREAKING: Sit-In at Nancy ...</title>
    <link href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/03/18/sit-in-nancy-pelosi-office-on-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7889169</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Irregular Times </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, has a whopping 198 cosponsors in the House of Representatives &#8212; the most recent Representative adding her signature was Betsy Markey on March 3. The bill, which would make it illegal to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/03/18/sit-in-nancy-pelosi-office-on-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Demand Speaker Pelosi Advance ENDA Now! - The Gay Manifesto</title>
    <link href="http://www.thegaymanifesto.com/2010/03/18/demand-speaker-pelosi-advance-enda-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7877641</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Gay Manifesto </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, provides the protections and security necessary for our community to move forward openly fighting for full equality. ENDA, as the bill is known, adds sexual orientation and gender identity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thegaymanifesto.com/2010/03/18/demand-speaker-pelosi-advance-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DavidMixner.com - Live From Hell&amp;#39;s Kitchen</title>
    <link href="http://www.davidmixner.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-contact-speaker-pelosi-and-demand-endas-passage.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7877640</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DavidMixner.com </name>
    </author>
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... Daily Gotham, Culture Kitchen, Taylor Marsh, PageOneQ, Dan Savage and Good As You, are participating in an all out effort to pressure Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to the floor for a vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.davidmixner.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-contact-speaker-pelosi-and-demand-endas-passage.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Gist: Blog Swarm: Demand Action on ENDA from Pelosi</title>
    <link href="http://www.signorile.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-demand-action-on-enda-from.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7877639</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Gist </name>
    </author>
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Ask that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, be brought to a vote. Send this information to all of your friends and send them links to the above blogs as well. Let&amp;#39;s get as many calls as possible to her office this week. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.signorile.com/2010/03/blog-swarm-demand-action-on-enda-from.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogswarm: Demand LGBT Employment Rights Today | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/03/take_action_demand_lgbt_employment_rights_today.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-17:/commentary/7877638</id>
    <updated>2010-03-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We&amp;#39;re asking our readers to contact Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ask that she move the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to a floor vote. Contact info at the end of the article. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/03/take_action_demand_lgbt_employment_rights_today.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.4855: Work-Life Balance Award Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4855/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/8336621</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Education and Labor... </name>
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H.R. 3017); The &#8220;Employee Misclassification Prevention Act&#8221; (S. 3254; H.R. 5107); The &#8220;Voluntary Protection Program Act&#8221; (S. 3257); The &#8220;Balancing Act of 2009&#8221; (H.R. 3047); The &#8220;Work-Life Balance Award Act&#8221; (H.R. 4855) . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4855/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Farce Advocacy | Slog | The Stranger, Seattle&amp;#39;s Only Newspaper</title>
    <link href="http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2010/03/15/farce-advocacy" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7877642</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper: Dan Savage </name>
    </author>
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Should an aggrieved party, under a passed ENDA written like H.R. 3017, speak under oath in discovery that they are transsexual, not transgendered or lesbian/gay, then all a defendant, represented by an employment law firm, must prove to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2010/03/15/farce-advocacy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Joe Sestak Legislation to End LGBT Housing Discrimination &#171; United ...</title>
    <link href="http://unitedwestandbuffalo.org/2010/03/15/joe-sestak-legislation-to-end-lgbt-housing-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7858716</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>United We Stand - Buffalo </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit; Co-sponsor of H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unitedwestandbuffalo.org/2010/03/15/joe-sestak-legislation-to-end-lgbt-housing-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Employment Non-discrimination Act | Beta Qualified</title>
    <link href="http://www.betaqualified.com/employment/the-employment-non-discrimination-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-14:/commentary/7849469</id>
    <updated>2010-03-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Beta Qualified </name>
    </author>
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What HR 2981; HR 3017/S 1584 does: Amends Title VII to prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Sponsors: Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass.; Sen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.betaqualified.com/employment/the-employment-non-discrimination-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Joe Sestak Legislation to End LGBT Housing Discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://www.eriegaynews.com/news/article.php?recordid=201003sestakhousing&amp;amp;sourceid=4&amp;amp;sourcereason=RSS%20Feed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/commentary/8046355</id>
    <updated>2010-03-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Erie Gay News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit; Co-sponsor of H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eriegaynews.com/news/article.php?recordid=201003sestakhousing&amp;amp;sourceid=4&amp;amp;sourcereason=RSS%20Feed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Joe Sestak Legislation to End LGBT Housing Discrimination | Erie ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.eriedems.com/?q=node/460" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-12:/commentary/7843880</id>
    <updated>2010-03-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Erie County Democratic Party - </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... the Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit; Co-sponsor of H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eriedems.com/?q=node/460&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Speaker Nancy Pelosi: We Don&amp;#39;t Have The Votes And I&amp;#39;m Not Helping ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=334586" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7837613</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
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Call Nancy Pelosi and demand that ENDA (HR 3017) move to a vote in the House. 202-225-4965. Punch those buttons. Continue reading &amp;quot;Speaker Nancy Pelosi: We Don&amp;#39;t Have The Votes And I&amp;#39;m Not Helping&amp;quot;... Published Date: 03/12/2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=334586&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: William ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.anytimehrinc.com/hr-employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-william-eskridge" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7837612</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Human Resources Careers </name>
    </author>
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William Eskridge, John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School, testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anytimehrinc.com/hr-employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-william-eskridge&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Speaker Nancy Pelosi: We Don&amp;#39;t Have The Votes And I&amp;#39;m Not Helping ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/03/speaker_nancy_pelosi_we_dont_have_the_votes_and_im.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7837611</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It will be doing her, and the Democrats, a favor. Because if the base stays home in November after not much got done in Congress...she is going to need a job. Call Nancy Pelosi and demand that ENDA (HR 3017) move to a vote in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/03/speaker_nancy_pelosi_we_dont_have_the_votes_and_im.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Emelye&amp;#39;s Kitchen</title>
    <link href="http://emelyes-kitchen.blogspot.com/2010/03/hi-again-kitchen-is-bit-warmer-today.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/7829676</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emelye's Kitchen </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are quietly rushing through legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that would actually bring cross-dressing teachers into your child&amp;#39;s classroom. Under the so-called, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emelyes-kitchen.blogspot.com/2010/03/hi-again-kitchen-is-bit-warmer-today.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calling Speaker Pelosi: Time to Move ENDA | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2010/03/calling_speaker_pelosi_time_to_move_enda.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-10:/commentary/7829675</id>
    <updated>2010-03-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
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... the Democratic Speaker of the House from San Francisco, Nancy Pelosi, is stomping on our rights by refusing to move ENDA. It is time to start calling the office of Nancy Pelosi, and demanding that she move ENDA (HR 3017). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2010/03/calling_speaker_pelosi_time_to_move_enda.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://adecio.com/general/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7819676</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Adecio </name>
    </author>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://adecio.com/general/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trans Panic! At The Disco | The HomoFile</title>
    <link href="http://thehomofile.com/2010/03/trans-panic-at-the-disco/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-08:/commentary/7819678</id>
    <updated>2010-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The HomoFile </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Here&amp;#39;s a new article: (Joe.My.God.) Good As You points out the latest bit of transphobery from the Tradition Values Coalition. President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are quietly rushing through legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehomofile.com/2010/03/trans-panic-at-the-disco/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Joe. My. God.: Trans Panic! At The Disco</title>
    <link href="http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/03/trans-panic-at-disco.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-08:/commentary/7819677</id>
    <updated>2010-03-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Joe. My. God. </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats are quietly rushing through legislation (H.R. 3017 &amp;amp; S. 1584) that would actually bring cross-dressing teachers into your child&amp;#39;s classroom. Under the so-called, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2010/03/trans-panic-at-disco.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legal Update - March 2010 - PTC/MW - Personnel Testing Council of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ptcmw.org/ptcmw/2010/03/legal-update-march-2010.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-05:/commentary/7773884</id>
    <updated>2010-03-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PTC/MW - Personnel Testing Council of Metropoli... </name>
    </author>
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Parallel bills in the House and Senate (H.R. 3017/S. 1584) would essentially make sexual orientation and gender identity protected classes under Title VII. Speculation has been that there is broad support for some legislation to pass. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ptcmw.org/ptcmw/2010/03/legal-update-march-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TheNowhereMan.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4094" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/7725400</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nowhere Man </name>
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Wed Mar 3 2010 09:03AM. nowhereman: @scire the early @rokuplayer boxes had flaky power supplies. they will sell you a replacement or you can get one from Fry&amp;#39;s or RadioShack. twitter. Comments. Add a Comment. Name: Email: Website: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4094&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TheNowhereMan.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4095" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/7725399</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nowhere Man </name>
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@scire the early @rokuplayer boxes had flaky power supplies. they will sell you a replacement or you can get one from Fry&amp;#39;s or RadioShack. Wed Mar 3 2010 12:00AM. March 3 by TheWaynesInAZ. In the neighborhood. A quick and easy find. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4095&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TheNowhereMan.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4096" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7725401</id>
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@scire the early @rokuplayer boxes had flaky power supplies. they will sell you a replacement or you can get one from Fry&amp;#39;s or RadioShack. Wed Mar 3 2010 12:00AM. March 3 by TheWaynesInAZ. In the neighborhood. A quick and easy find. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4096&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TheNowhereMan.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4088" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7712934</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Nowhere Man </name>
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Voted Aye on: H.R.4626: Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - To restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. View Bill on OpenCongress ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4088&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TheNowhereMan.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4089" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7712933</id>
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    <author>
      <name>Nowhere Man </name>
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Tue Mar 2 2010 08:21PM. Remember when the Roku box first hit the streets and I expressed a desire for it to be able to receive video podcasts and specifically Archive.org content? Yea, I never really did much about that. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4089&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TheNowhereMan.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4092" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/7712935</id>
    <updated>2010-02-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Nowhere Man </name>
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Voted Aye on: H.R.4626: Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - To restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. View Bill on OpenCongress ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4092&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth Glenn</title>
    <link href="http://interestjobs.co.cc/employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-27:/commentary/8040874</id>
    <updated>2010-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Interest Jobs for You </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://interestjobs.co.cc/employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TheNowhereMan.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4093" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-27:/commentary/7712936</id>
    <updated>2010-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Nowhere Man </name>
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Voted Aye on: H.R.4626: Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - To restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers. View Bill on OpenCongress ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4093&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TheNowhereMan.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4081" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-25:/commentary/7728094</id>
    <updated>2010-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Nowhere Man </name>
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Fri Feb 26 2010 11:56AM. I&amp;#39;m not a fan, I don&amp;#39;t follow his career, and I&amp;#39;ve barely even followed the Olympics this time around. That said, Johnny Weir is intelligent, classy, and eloquent. I can&amp;#39;t be anything but proud of the way he ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenowhereman.com/blog/viewPost.php?uid=4081&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Stuart Ishimaru</title>
    <link href="http://www.anytimehrinc.com/hr-employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-stuart-ishimaru" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-25:/commentary/7696638</id>
    <updated>2010-02-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Human Resources Careers </name>
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Ishimaru, Acting Chairman of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. Duration : 0:6:29 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anytimehrinc.com/hr-employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-stuart-ishimaru&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nye quietly building a record &#8211; and a war chest | Bearing Drift ...</title>
    <link href="http://bearingdrift.com/2010/02/24/nye-quietly-building-a-record-and-a-war-chest/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-23:/commentary/7720237</id>
    <updated>2010-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bearing Drift: Virginia Politics On Demand </name>
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FACT, Glenn Nye is supporting the radical homosexual agenda. Including H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (See liberal praise here: http://www.bluevirginia.us/2010/02/great-move-by-glenn-nye.html) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bearingdrift.com/2010/02/24/nye-quietly-building-a-record-and-a-war-chest/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth ...</title>
    <link href="http://bbltamex.com/employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-17:/commentary/7600970</id>
    <updated>2010-02-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>bbltamex.com </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bbltamex.com/employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bloggers target HRC in push for &amp;#39;Don&amp;#39;t Ask&amp;#39; repeal : DC Agenda</title>
    <link href="http://www.dcagenda.com/2010/02/17/bloggers-target-hrc-in-push-for-%E2%80%98don%E2%80%99t-ask%E2%80%99-repeal/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-16:/commentary/7784624</id>
    <updated>2010-02-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Then the Dems need to schedule committee votes for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR.3017 / S.1584) so that it will be ready for a floor vote in each of those chambers. While this is taking place Obama can issue a Stop-Loss ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dcagenda.com/2010/02/17/bloggers-target-hrc-in-push-for-%E2%80%98don%E2%80%99t-ask%E2%80%99-repeal/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank: House on track for ENDA passage, &amp;#39;less sure&amp;#39; about Senate ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-16:/commentary/7618215</id>
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As for the House of Representatives moving forward with passing ENDA soon, (HR.3017) I&amp;#39;m not really surprised, as the Republicans can&amp;#39;t delay and obstruct fairness there the way they do in the Senate with their damn filibusters. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dcagenda.com/2010/02/frank-house-on-track-for-enda-passage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democratic retirements could derail LGBT advances | DC Agenda</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7743471</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S.1584 / HR.3017) 15 pts. &#8211; Pass Domestic Partnership Benefits &amp;amp; Obligations Act (S.1102 / HR.2517) 15 pts. &#8211; Repeal Defense of Marriage Act (HR.3567) Respect for Marriage Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dcagenda.com/2010/02/democratic-retirements-could-derail-lgbt-advances/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Grandparents blog: Revenge of the Dirty Dozen: 12 Policies that ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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[3]The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, H.R. 3017, at http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/D?d111:1:./temp/~bd3Q9h: @@@L&amp;amp;summ2=m&amp;amp;|/bss/111search.html (November 9, 2009). [4]Thomas M. Messner, &amp;quot;ENDA and the Path to Same-Sex ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://unhappygrammy-grandparentsblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/revenge-of-dirty-dozen-12-policies-that.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Manchester Graduate Jobs &#187; Twitter Tweets about Employment as of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-10:/commentary/7560820</id>
    <updated>2010-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Manchester Graduate Jobs </name>
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H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s Testimony http://bit.ly/aHdTew. 2010-02-11 &#183; Reply &amp;middot; InfoTechMoney: Aussie Surges Up On Strong Employment Data: RTT News (RTTNews) - Thursday morning in Asia, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://manchestergraduatejobs4.co.uk/641879-Twitter-Tweets-about-Employment-as-of-February-11-2010.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Keynote Speaker: Futurist Patrick Dixon &#8211; industry trends ...</title>
    <link href="http://at-home-career.com/2010/02/keynote-speaker-futurist-patrick-dixon-industry-trends-management-marketing-customers-lifestyles-motivation-change-management-and-leadership-development-corporate-event-keynote-speaker-vi/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-02-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Work From Home </name>
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H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s Testimony http://bit.ly/aHdTew 8 mins ago; Something to think about...: Nikesh Arora at the Marketing Society Annual Conference http://bit.ly/c6wq7U 34 mins ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://at-home-career.com/2010/02/keynote-speaker-futurist-patrick-dixon-industry-trends-management-marketing-customers-lifestyles-motivation-change-management-and-leadership-development-corporate-event-keynote-speaker-vi/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Four major pieces of legislation you need to watch | BusinessBrief.com</title>
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    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Cite: H.R. 3017, S. 1584. Paycheck Fairness Act. This proposal&amp;#39;s a follow-up to the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, passed early last year, that loosened the time frame for employees to file suit alleging gender bias in pay practices. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessbrief.com/four-major-pieces-of-legislation-you-need-to-watch/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>4th Quarter &#8211; 2009 &#171; GLBTQ alliance</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-06:/commentary/7849470</id>
    <updated>2010-02-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA before the end of the year. I can be reached at ______ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glbtqalliance.com/2010/02/4th-quarter-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>From These Mountains - LGBT and Ally Letters from Appalachia to ...</title>
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If enacted, H.R. 3017 would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. I supported similar legislation when it was approved by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fromthesemountains.blogspot.com/2010/02/your-voice.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>VIRGINIA FOCUS: Blogs, Food Co-ops, Energy and Agriculture ...</title>
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Congressmen Glenn Nye, Bobby Scott, Jim Moran, and Gerry Connolly have signed on as cosponsors of HR3017 (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act) Introducing The Honorable Viola Baskerville; A Series Celebrating African-American Women in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moleprogressive.blogspot.com/2010/02/virginia-focus-blogs-food-co-ops-energy.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Giannoulias Hits the Right Notes on LGBT Equality. Mark Kirk? Eh&#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/02/03/giannoulias-hits-the-right-notes-on-lgbt-equality-mark-kirk-eh/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-02-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Irregular Times </name>
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As current member of the US House, he has actually cosponsored HR 3017, a bill to prohibit job discrimination against gay and lesbian Americans. Expect representatives for Mark Kirk to quietly point this fact out to members of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2010/02/03/giannoulias-hits-the-right-notes-on-lgbt-equality-mark-kirk-eh/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blue Virginia: Great Move By Glenn Nye</title>
    <link href="http://www.bluevirginia.us/2010/02/great-move-by-glenn-nye.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-01:/commentary/7509908</id>
    <updated>2010-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Blue Virginia </name>
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Congressman Glenn Nye has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R.3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. He joins Virginia Reps. Bobby Scott (3rd), Jim Morna (8th), and Gerry Connolly (11th) as one of now 197 Congressmen who are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bluevirginia.us/2010/02/great-move-by-glenn-nye.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nye signs on as ENDA cosponsor &#171; VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.vivianpaige.com/2010/02/02/nye-signs-on-as-enda-cosponsor/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-02-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local </name>
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Congressman Glenn Nye has signed on as a cosponsor of H.R.3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. He joins Virginia Reps. Bobby Scott (3rd), Jim Moran (8th), and Gerry Connolly (11th) as one of now 197 Congressmen who are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.vivianpaige.com/2010/02/02/nye-signs-on-as-enda-cosponsor/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Brad Sears ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.anytimehrinc.com/hr-employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-brad-sears" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-30:/commentary/7441037</id>
    <updated>2010-01-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Human Resources Careers </name>
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Brad Sears, Executive Director of the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anytimehrinc.com/hr-employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-brad-sears&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barbara Hartwell Vs. CIA: STOP ENDA NOW!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7534523</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Barbara Hartwell Vs. CIA </name>
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Tell them, &#8220;The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR 3017 or HR 2981 and S 1584, is primarily a legal and civil rights issue which should be debated in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. Yet Democrats are rushing ENDA ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://barbarahartwellvscia.blogspot.com/2010/01/stop-enda-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. Duration : 0:6:28. Technorati Tags: ENDA, equality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anytimehrinc.com/hr-employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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4 weeks ago. Trans Universe &amp;middot; Pass ENDA Now! - By Monica F. Helms The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently ... 5 weeks ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trans-cendence.blogspot.com/2010/01/brief-epistle-to-totustuos.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people from job discrimination. LGBT people need to be able to earn a living to support their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endbigotryinvenangocounty.blogspot.com/2010/01/congress-is-back-tell-them-to-pass-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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We would like to thank Congressman Ackerman for supporting the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) and helping to protect the fundamental rights of GLBT Americans. Sexual orientation and gender identity are core components of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2010/01/striving_for_equality.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Well advocates of the bill are hoping this development will provide the necessary boost in Congress&amp;#39; efforts to pass the long-gestating Employment Non-Discrimination Act (S. 1584/H.R. 3017). ENDA would prohibit employment discrimination ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cch-workday.blogspot.com/2010/01/federal-jobs-website-bans-gender.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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If enacted, HR 3017 would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. I supported similar legislation when it was approved by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress and will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reverandsteve.blogspot.com/2010/01/just-in-cong-rick-boucher-va-9th-dist.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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(2) the adoption or implementation by a covered entity of a quota on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. [H.R. 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, accessed 11/19/09] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalcorrection.org/factcheck/201001070006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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(2) the adoption or implementation by a covered entity of a quota on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. [H.R. 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, accessed 11/19/09] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mccainfreeride.com/factcheck/201001070006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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(2) the adoption or implementation by a covered entity of a quota on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. [H.R. 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, accessed 11/19/09] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.freeridebook.net/factcheck/201001070006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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(2) the adoption or implementation by a covered entity of a quota on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. [H.R. 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, accessed 11/19/09] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamattersaction.org/factcheck/201001070006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In early December 2009, the House Education and Labor Committee failed to reschedule a cancelled November markup session for the bill, also referred to as H.R. 3017. ENDA would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.laborlawcenter.com/2010/01/06/enda-delayed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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3 weeks ago. Trans Universe &amp;middot; Pass ENDA Now! - By Monica F. Helms The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently ... 3 weeks ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2010/01/jonathan-ned-katz-1938-gay-historian.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: William Eskridge</title>
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William Eskridge, John A. Garver Professor of Jurisprudence at Yale Law School, testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://optimizemycareer.com/uncategorized/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-william-eskridge&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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2 weeks ago. Trans Universe &amp;middot; Pass ENDA Now! - By Monica F. Helms The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently ... 2 weeks ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/12/some-events-of-year-2009-part-2-persons.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The main sponsor of the House bill (H.R. 3017) is Barney Frank, an open homosexual with a radical agenda. Mark Kirk is only one of two Republicans who are co-sponsors of the legislation in Illinois, along with Judy Biggert ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rffm.typepad.com/republicans_for_fair_medi/2009/12/mark-kirk-a-homosexual-opponent-andy-martins-radio-ad-opens-can-of-political-worms-regarding-issue.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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George Miller (D-CA), Chairman of the US House Education and Labor Subcommittee, on September 23, 2009, in favor of HR 3017, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA). US Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), an openly homosexual member ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thetrannydiaries.blogspot.com/2009/12/atlanta-transsexual-sues-former.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank (D-MA), an openly homosexual member of US Congress, on September 23, 2009, in favor of HR 3017, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA). This bill would end legal discrimination in all states on the basis of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.transgendertoday.com/2009/12/28/legislative-editor-fired-over-sex-change-seeks-reinstatement/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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2 weeks ago. Trans Universe &amp;middot; Pass ENDA Now! - By Monica F. Helms The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently ... 2 weeks ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/12/some-events-of-year-2009-part-1-legal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.anytimehrinc.com/hr-employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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1 week ago. Trans Universe &amp;middot; Pass ENDA Now! - By Monica F. Helms The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently ... 2 weeks ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/12/domingos-rodrigues-1595-1621-dancer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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NASW continues to work diligently on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R.3017/S.1584). With 194 sponsors in the House of Representatives and 44 in the Senate, E.N.D.A. has begun to attract enormous attention. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/2009/12/nasw-advocacy-news-from-the-hill-december-2008/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The bill has been assigned the numbers in the Senate S. 1584 and in the House H.R. 3017. ENDA was introduced in the 111th Congress by Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) in the House. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rabbieger.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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NASW continues to work diligently on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R.3017/S.1584). With 194 sponsors in the House of Representatives and 44 in the Senate, E.N.D.A. has begun to attract enormous attention. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.socialworkblog.org/advocacy/index.php/2009/12/22/nasw-advocacy-news-from-the-hill-december-2008/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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By Monica F. Helms The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently ... 1 week ago. The Angels &amp;middot; Transgender teen: McDonald&amp;#39;s refused to hire me ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/12/ovo-maltine-1966-2005-performer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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By Monica F. Helms The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently ... 1 week ago. Jo Clifford&amp;#39;s Diary. - There&amp;#39;s been an uneasy feeling in the house ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/12/benjamin-dickerson-1960-1999-musician.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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(H.R.3017 &amp;amp; S.1584 - 2009). 4 | REPEAL of Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) &#8212; the repeal of the only federal law that prevents homosexual &#8220;marriage&#8221; from becoming legal across the. country (H.R.3567 - 2009) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953961&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth ...</title>
    <link href="http://goblogke.com/employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/6933276</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>list of free blog here where *.goblogke.com , - </name>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://goblogke.com/employment/h-r-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Essays in Idleness - Good thing MY Representative is Suzanne Kosmas.</title>
    <link href="http://orbitaldiamonds.livejournal.com/320963.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6933277</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Essays in Idleness </name>
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If enacted, H.R. 3017 would prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity by public and private employers in hiring and discharging of employees and in employment conditions and terms. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://orbitaldiamonds.livejournal.com/320963.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Discriminatory &amp;quot;Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.worldviewtimes.com/article.php/articleid-5659/Brannon-Howse/Matt-Barber" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/6933281</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Worldview Times </name>
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And so it goes with the characteristically mislabeled &amp;quot;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot; or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House). According to its leftist proponents, ENDA &#8211; which is under consideration in both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldviewtimes.com/article.php/articleid-5659/Brannon-Howse/Matt-Barber&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SGN - Seattle Gay News - Page 7 - LGBT organizations call for ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sgn.org/sgnnews37_50/page7.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/7005754</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Gay News </name>
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It was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 24 as HR 3017, and in the US Senate on August 5 as S 1584. Pride At Work is an LGBT labor organization affiliated with the AFL-CIO, but it also includes members of Change To Win ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sgn.org/sgnnews37_50/page7.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>e dub GSA: TAKE A STAND FOR UNITY! SUPPORT ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://edubgsa.blogspot.com/2009/12/take-stand-for-unity-support-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6969149</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>e dub GSA </name>
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Tell them that you support a fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act that includes both sexual orientation and gender identity. Tell your representative to support H.R. 3017, and to oppose any efforts to weaken the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edubgsa.blogspot.com/2009/12/take-stand-for-unity-support-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SGN - Seattle Gay News - Page 7 - LGBT organizations call for ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://sgn.org/sgnnews37_50/page7.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-10:/commentary/6956911</id>
    <updated>2009-12-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Gay News </name>
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It was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 24 as HR 3017, and in the US Senate on August 5 as S 1584. Pride At Work is an LGBT labor organization affiliated with the AFL-CIO, but it also includes members of Change To Win ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sgn.org/sgnnews37_50/page7.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gay Mafia Wars: ENDA and the Politics of Personal Destruction</title>
    <link href="http://www.transadvocate.com/gay-mafia-wars-enda.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6933280</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Transadvocate </name>
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(From HR 3017): 3) CERTAIN SHARED FACILITIES- Nothing in this Act shall be construed to establish an unlawful employment practice based on actual or perceived gender identity due to the denial of access to shared shower or dressing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.transadvocate.com/gay-mafia-wars-enda.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pass ENDA Now &#8211; No More Delays! &#171; endaNOW</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2009/12/09/pass-enda-now-no-more-delays/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6933279</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA immediately, without delay. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2009/12/09/pass-enda-now-no-more-delays/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Is Long Overdue. Congress Must Hear from You! &#171; NCLR Blog ...</title>
    <link href="http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/enda-is-long-overdue-congress-must-hear-from-you/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6915021</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA immediately, without delay. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/enda-is-long-overdue-congress-must-hear-from-you/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: William Smith (190? - ?) farm worker.</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/12/william-smith-190-farm-worker.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6915020</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
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9 hours ago. Trans Group Blog &amp;middot; Pass ENDA Now! - By Monica F. HelmsThe following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently stuc... 10 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/12/william-smith-190-farm-worker.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Americans for Truth &#187; Oppose EEOC Appointee Chai Feldblum and Her ...</title>
    <link href="http://americansfortruth.com/news/eeoc-appointee-chai-feldblum-and-her-discriminatory-non-discrimination-act-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6915019</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans For Truth </name>
    </author>
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And so it goes with the characteristically mislabeled &#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221; or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House). According to its leftist proponents, ENDA &#8211; which is under consideration in both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americansfortruth.com/news/eeoc-appointee-chai-feldblum-and-her-discriminatory-non-discrimination-act-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>VIDEO: Pass ENDA Now | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/12/video_pass_enda_now.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6905003</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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Monica&amp;#39;s video is &amp;quot;a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently stuck in the House Committee for Education and Labor, Chaired by Rep. George Miller.&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/12/video_pass_enda_now.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trans Group Blog: Pass ENDA Now!</title>
    <link href="http://transgroupblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/pass-enda-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6969148</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Group Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently stuck in the House Committee for Education and Labor, Chaired by Rep. George Miller. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transgroupblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/pass-enda-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Trans Universe &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Pass ENDA Now!</title>
    <link href="http://www.monicahelms.com/blog/enda/pass-enda-now.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6956912</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Universe </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently stuck in the House Committee for Education and Labor, Chaired by Rep. George Miller. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.monicahelms.com/blog/enda/pass-enda-now.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Discriminatory &amp;quot;Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot; - Rapture Forums</title>
    <link href="http://www.raptureforums.com/forum/prophecy-end-times-chat/30564-discriminatory-non-discrimination-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6905004</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rapture Forums </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
And so it goes with the characteristically mislabeled &#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221; or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House). According to its leftist proponents, ENDA &#8211; which is under consideration in both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.raptureforums.com/forum/prophecy-end-times-chat/30564-discriminatory-non-discrimination-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>We Don&amp;#39;t Hire Faggots!</title>
    <link href="http://queerartist.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/we-dont-hire-faggots/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6927170</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Few Queers on the prowl </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queerartist.wordpress.com/2009/12/07/we-dont-hire-faggots/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TLDEF Files Employment Discrimination Complaint with Florida ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.transohio.org/wordpress/?p=668" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6915023</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TransOhio </name>
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    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.transohio.org/wordpress/?p=668&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jesus is Lord, A Worshipping Christian&amp;#39;s Blog &#187; Blog Archive ...</title>
    <link href="http://worshippingchristian.org/blog/?p=9954" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6894998</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jesus is Lord, A Worshipping Christian's Blog </name>
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And so it goes with the characteristically mislabeled &#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221; or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House). According to its leftist proponents, ENDA &#8211; which is under consideration in both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worshippingchristian.org/blog/?p=9954&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LGBTQ Justice</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtqjusticeblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/tldef-files-employment-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6894997</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBTQ Justice </name>
    </author>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtqjusticeblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/tldef-files-employment-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Trans Talk: Pass ENDA Now!</title>
    <link href="http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2009/12/pass-enda-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6894996</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Talk </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently stuck in the House Committee for Education and Labor, Chaired by Rep. George Miller. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2009/12/pass-enda-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ARE YOU SPEAKING? Information on How to Speak Out. | jaysays.com |</title>
    <link href="http://jaysays.com/2009/12/are-you-speaking-information-on-how-to-speak-out/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6894995</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>jaysays.com | </name>
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I am calling to ask you to support H.R. 3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act. In this economy, no one should have to worry about being fired for their sexual orientation or gender identity. Please encourage Chairman Miller to bring ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jaysays.com/2009/12/are-you-speaking-information-on-how-to-speak-out/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pass ENDA Now - No More Delays!</title>
    <link href="http://grandassumptions.blogspot.com/2009/12/pass-enda-now-no-more-delays.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6915022</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Grand Assumptions </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Job protections helps us fight HIV/AIDS so people have steady incomes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://grandassumptions.blogspot.com/2009/12/pass-enda-now-no-more-delays.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA: Call to Action NOW | jaysays.com |</title>
    <link href="http://jaysays.com/2009/12/enda-call-to-action-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-05:/commentary/6885307</id>
    <updated>2009-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>jaysays.com | </name>
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Tell them that you are requesting that bill H.R. 3017 is delayed and you know the representative is on the Committee. Tell them you would like the bill to not be delayed. Be specific, know the bill number and name, be brief and polite. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jaysays.com/2009/12/enda-call-to-action-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>genderoutlaws: US: Call Your Reps on Monday for ENDA! Tell them ...</title>
    <link href="http://community.livejournal.com/genderoutlaws/160000.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6885312</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>genderoutlaws </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As a person in the fight against HIV/AIDS, I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/genderoutlaws/160000.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Gay Inc. Declares Defeat on ENDA. Face It: Their Strategy Is Not ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/gay-inc-declares-defeat-on-enda-face-it-their-strategy-is-not-working-20091205/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6885308</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty </name>
    </author>
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The demand is an empty one: Congress will not be passing HR 3017, and there is absolutely nothing any of these well-funded organizations can do to force their hand. And it&amp;#39;s time to abandon ship. CONTINUED &#187; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/gay-inc-declares-defeat-on-enda-face-it-their-strategy-is-not-working-20091205/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PFLAG Baltimore County: The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)</title>
    <link href="http://pflagbaltimore.blogspot.com/2009/12/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6878620</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PFLAG Baltimore County </name>
    </author>
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Bill Number: Introduced in the House as H.R. 3017 by Representative Barney Frank, D (MA-4) on June 24, 2009 and introducted in the Senate as S. 1584 by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Susan Collins (R-ME), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pflagbaltimore.blogspot.com/2009/12/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Recession and LGBT Communities | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/12/the_recession_and_lgbt_communities_a_series.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6878619</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Read more here and watch Brad Sears, Executive Director of the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law testify at a hearing regarding H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/12/the_recession_and_lgbt_communities_a_series.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LGBTQ Justice: ENDA... (Yes Sylvia... we are still working on it!)</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtqjusticeblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/enda-yes-sylvia-we-are-still-working-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6878618</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBTQ Justice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As a person in the fight against HIV/AIDS, I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtqjusticeblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/enda-yes-sylvia-we-are-still-working-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Worth Reading: The Discriminatory &amp;quot;Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://worth-reading-blog.blogspot.com/2009/12/discriminatory-non-discrimination-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
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And so it goes with the characteristically mislabeled &#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221; or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House). According to its leftist proponents, ENDA &#8211; which is under consideration in both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worth-reading-blog.blogspot.com/2009/12/discriminatory-non-discrimination-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>lgbtnews: LGBT Americans Outraged at Delay in Basic Job Rights</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtnewsblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/lgbt-americans-outraged-at-delay-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The RaptureAlert.com Blog: The Discriminatory &#8220;Non-Discrimination Act&#8221;</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-03:/commentary/6862804</id>
    <updated>2009-12-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The RaptureAlert.com Blog </name>
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And so it goes with the characteristically mislabeled &#8220;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&#8221; or ENDA (S. 1584 in the Senate and H.R. 3017 in the House). According to its leftist proponents, ENDA &#8211; which is under consideration in both ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rapturealert.blogspot.com/2009/12/discriminatory-non-discrimination-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>IF WE CAN&amp;#39;T EVEN PASS ENDA, FORGET ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE!</title>
    <link href="http://ameriqueer.blogspot.com/2009/12/if-we-cant-even-pass-enda-forget-about.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6885310</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Ameriqueer </name>
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Polis and Woolsey and ask that they demand a markup of ENDA, HR 3017, from Chairman George Miller of the House Committee on Education and Labor under Rule 11 2-c-2. If the bill is not rescheduled shortly (ie within a few days), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ameriqueer.blogspot.com/2009/12/if-we-cant-even-pass-enda-forget-about.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Discriminatory &#8220;Non-Discrimination Act&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://catholicexchange.com/2009/12/04/124760/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6885309</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Catholic Exchange </name>
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1584 in the Senate and HR 3017 in the House). According to its leftist proponents, ENDA - which is under consideration in both houses of Congress - would merely insulate people who choose to engage in homosexual conduct (sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://catholicexchange.com/2009/12/04/124760/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>It&amp;#39;s a Mad, Mad World - Bakersfield.com -</title>
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More insane fearmongering from conservative Christian group. Here we go again. The Family Research Council claims that President Obama has a plan to &amp;quot;impose homosexuality.&amp;quot; These people are insane and need professional help: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/MadMan/52501&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Guess What&amp;#39;s On Next Week&amp;#39;s Markup Schedule? | The Bilerico Project</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6852509</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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When you get their office, ask that they request a markup from Chairman George Miller on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017. Rep. Raul Grijalva (AZ) Rep. Judy Chu (CA) Rep. Susan Davis (CA) Rep. Lynn Woolsey (CA) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/12/guess_whats_on_next_weeks_markup_schedule.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GLSEN BLOG: GLSEN Needs Your Support in Passing ENDAblog.glsen.org</title>
    <link href="http://blog.glsen.org/2009/12/glsen-needs-your-support-in-passing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6852508</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GLSEN BLOG </name>
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GLSEN needs your support in passing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017/S. 1584. To help make the case for the importance of employment protection in school settings, GLSEN is looking for personal stories related to LGBT ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.glsen.org/2009/12/glsen-needs-your-support-in-passing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2015Place.com: LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6842099</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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Call your Representative and ask them to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017. With your help, all American families will have more to be thankful for this year. Imagine that you are gay. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2009/12/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_02.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ravings of a semi-sane madwoman: wednesday morning humor</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6841336</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ravings of a semi-sane madwoman </name>
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courtesy of those wild and wacky bible thumpin&amp;#39; (yet believing only SOME of the passages in the bible and not all mind you) god lovin&amp;#39; (but lovin&amp;#39; no one else but money) white (what, you thought otherwise?) neo-nazis neo-&amp;#39;christians&amp;#39; ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://the-morrighan.blogspot.com/2009/12/wednesday-morning-humor.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>En Tequila Es Verdad: Happy Hour Discurso</title>
    <link href="http://entequilaesverdad.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-hour-discurso_02.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6841335</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>En Tequila Es Verdad </name>
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Today&amp;#39;s opining on the public discourse. As I write this, I&amp;#39;m waiting for UPS to deliver the latest installment of the Wheel of Time. So if I seem a little distracted, forgive me. It&amp;#39;s hard to concentrate on pollyticks when you have an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://entequilaesverdad.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-hour-discurso_02.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/12/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/7327116</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WayGay </name>
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Over the Congressional Thanksgiving Break, five HRC members met with Congressman Jim Matheson and Mike Reberg, Matheson&amp;#39;s State Director, concerning HR 3017: the&#194; Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in his South Salt Lake Office. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/12/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/12/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6933278</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBTQIA </name>
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Over the Congressional Thanksgiving Break, five HRC members met with Congressman Jim Matheson and Mike Reberg, Matheson&amp;#39;s State Director, concerning HR 3017: the&#194; Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in his South Salt Lake Office. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/12/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA: Urgent Action Needed! - QueerToday.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6905005</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on QueerToday.com </name>
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Polis that I would like him/her to ask Chairman George Miller for an immediate markup on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, under House Rule 11-2-c-2. You should probably repeat the message so the receptionist can get it ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queertoday.ning.com/xn/detail/2057108:BlogPost:23342&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help PFLAG Ensure that Our LGBT Loved Ones Have Fundamental ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.pflag.org/2009/12/help-pflag-ensure-that-our-lgbt-loved.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6852510</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PFLAG National Blog </name>
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... your Representative to support an inclusive ENDA. Call your Representative and ask them to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017. With your help, all American families will have more to be thankful for this year.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.pflag.org/2009/12/help-pflag-ensure-that-our-lgbt-loved.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/12/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6842098</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQ </name>
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Over the Congressional Thanksgiving Break, five HRC members met with Congressman Jim Matheson and Mike Reberg, Matheson&amp;#39;s State Director, concerning HR 3017: the&#194; Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in his South Salt Lake Office. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/12/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Family Reserach Council Claims Obama Has A &amp;#39;Plan&amp;#39; To &amp;#39;Impose ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6838452</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>More About Politics </name>
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Earlier this month, the far-right Family Research Council (FRC) sent a fundraising action alert fearmongering about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which has been introduced in both the House and Senate and President Obama ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moreaboutpolitics.info/moreaboutpolitics/?p=50152&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pass ENDA Now: Rep. Matheson Meeting</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6862805</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
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Over the Congressional Thanksgiving Break, five HRC members met with Congressman Jim Matheson and Mike Reberg, Matheson and #8217;s State Director, concerning HR 3017: the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in his South Salt Lake ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=301616&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>How To Get ENDA Moving Again | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/how_to_get_enda_moving_again.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6831426</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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___ that I would like him/her to ask Chairman George Miller for an immediate markup on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, under House Rule 11-2-c-2.&amp;quot; You should probably repeat the message so the receptionist can get it all ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/how_to_get_enda_moving_again.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank Wolf&amp;#39;s discriminatory religious conviction : Equality Loudoun</title>
    <link href="http://www.equalityloudoun.org/?p=836" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-27:/commentary/6817099</id>
    <updated>2009-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Equality Loudoun </name>
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H.R. 3017, introduced by Rep. Barney Frank, was referred to four House committees for consideration. The bill would make it unlawful for employers to discriminate in hiring practices on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.equalityloudoun.org/?p=836&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Supporting the Employment Non-Discrimination Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.episcopalcafe.com/daily/politics/faith_and_politics/by_r_william_carroll_i.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6817100</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Episcopal Cafe </name>
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The House of Representatives will soon consider HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. This bill would prohibit workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered persons. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.episcopalcafe.com/daily/politics/faith_and_politics/by_r_william_carroll_i.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Invitation</title>
    <link href="http://mikehedge.com/2009/11/25/invitation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6824863</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>mikehedge.com </name>
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HR 256 and HR 3017. Oct 15: I feel blessed to be surrounded by so many people who love me. thank you for all your energy and support. You are not the costumes you wear. you are not your fears. you are not your body. you are not what ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mikehedge.com/2009/11/25/invitation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Louisville Courant: What&amp;#39;s up with ENDA?</title>
    <link href="http://louisvillecourant.blogspot.com/2009/11/whats-up-with-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6795218</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Louisville Courant </name>
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H.R. 3017 is the version introduced in the 111th Congress in 2009 by Representative Barney Frank and this bill is inclusive also of gender identity. As of November 25, 2009, the bill is sitting in the House Education and Labor Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://louisvillecourant.blogspot.com/2009/11/whats-up-with-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chairman Miller, Don&amp;#39;t Reach For That Turkey Yet! | The Bilerico ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/chairman_miller_dont_reach_for_that_turkey_yet.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6795217</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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Readers, if you&amp;#39;d like to tell Chairman Miller how you feel about ENDA being postponed with no date, please call the Committee on Education and Labor now, and ask that ENDA, HR 3017, be rescheduled immediately for a markup the first ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/chairman_miller_dont_reach_for_that_turkey_yet.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let&amp;#39;s Tell Chairman George Miller to Move ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://www.actonprinciples.org/2009/11/24/lets-tell-chairman-george-miller-to-move-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6795219</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Act On Principles </name>
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If you value ENDA, please call the Committee on Education and Labor now, and ask that ENDA, HR 3017, be rescheduled immediately for a markup the first week in December. Let&amp;#39;s do this for two days &#8211; Tuesday and Wednesday, to give enough ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.actonprinciples.org/2009/11/24/lets-tell-chairman-george-miller-to-move-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Workplace Prof Blog: Silber on Congress Moving on ENDA Now</title>
    <link href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2009/11/silber-on-congress-moving-on-enda-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6783648</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Workplace Prof Blog </name>
    </author>
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For months now, we have been waiting for congressional action on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), (HR 3017) and (S1584), federal legislation to end workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2009/11/silber-on-congress-moving-on-enda-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let&amp;#39;s Tell Chairman George Miller to Move ENDA | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/lets_tell_chairman_george_miller_to_move_enda.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6783647</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you value ENDA, please call the Committee on Education and Labor now, and ask that ENDA, HR 3017, be rescheduled immediately for a markup the first week in December. Let&amp;#39;s do this for two days - Tuesday and Wednesday, to give enough ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/lets_tell_chairman_george_miller_to_move_enda.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Grassroots Lobbying: Rep. Ciro Rodriguez&amp;#39;s Office</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=299613" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6795220</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ciro Rodriguez and #8217;s north side office last week to ask for his support for HR 3017 and #8212; the fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Those in attendance included HRC Governors Elizabeth Schleigh and George ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=299613&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gay Dallas Today&#187; Blog Archive &#187; ENDA Grassroots Lobbying: Rep ...</title>
    <link href="http://gaydallastoday.com/dallas/enda-grassroots-lobbying-rep-ciro-rodriguez%E2%80%99s-office" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6768067</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gay Dallas Today </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ciro Rodriguez&amp;#39;s north side office last week to ask for his support for H.R. 3017 &#8212; the fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). Those in attendance included HRC Governors Elizabeth Schleigh and George Page, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gaydallastoday.com/dallas/enda-grassroots-lobbying-rep-ciro-rodriguez%E2%80%99s-office&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Should Move Now on ENDA &#171; endaNOW</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2009/11/23/congress-should-move-now-on-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6768064</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
For months now, we have been waiting for congressional action on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), (HR 3017) and (S1584), federal legislation to end workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2009/11/23/congress-should-move-now-on-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fair Wisconsin: Let&amp;#39;s get ENDA passed this year!</title>
    <link href="http://fairwisconsin.blogspot.com/2009/11/lets-get-enda-passed-this-year.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6768063</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fair Wisconsin </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA before the end of the year. I can be reached at ______ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fairwisconsin.blogspot.com/2009/11/lets-get-enda-passed-this-year.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Godless Liberal Homo: Join United ENDA in Action!</title>
    <link href="http://godlessliberalhomo.blogspot.com/2009/11/join-united-enda-in-action.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6743556</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Godless Liberal Homo </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please take action to pass ENDA now. I can be reached at ______ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://godlessliberalhomo.blogspot.com/2009/11/join-united-enda-in-action.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pass ENDA Now!</title>
    <link href="http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2009/11/pass-enda-now.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6768072</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Talk </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. People should not have to fear losing their job simply because of their sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2009/11/pass-enda-now.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Interfaith Efforts for Ending Workplace Discrimination</title>
    <link href="http://rabbipaul.blogspot.com/2009/11/interfaith-efforts-for-ending-workplace.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6768066</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Or Am I? </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As clergy and faith leaders from a broad diversity of religious traditions, we call on you to support HR 3017 and S. 1584, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), to ensure the fair treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rabbipaul.blogspot.com/2009/11/interfaith-efforts-for-ending-workplace.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Stonewall Democratic Club of Southern Nevada: Stonewall Update ...</title>
    <link href="http://sdcsn.blogspot.com/2009/11/stonewall-update-december-write-in_20.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-19:/commentary/6743563</id>
    <updated>2009-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stonewall Democratic Club of Southern Nevada </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please call her DC office at (202) 225-3252, call her local office at (702) 387-4941, and/or email her office to thank Dina Titus for cosponsoring HR 3017 (ENDA). And finally, I just want to let you know that our December Write-in will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sdcsn.blogspot.com/2009/11/stonewall-update-december-write-in_20.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Family Research Council Deceives Supporters In Misleading Email ...</title>
    <link href="http://politicalcorrection.org/factcheck/200911190007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/10246787</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters Action Network - Fact Check </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(2) the adoption or implementation by a covered entity of a quota on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. [H.R. 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, accessed 11/19/09] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalcorrection.org/factcheck/200911190007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Call-In Day for People of Faith</title>
    <link href="http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/2009/11/enda-call-in-day-for-people-of-faith.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6768074</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Walking With Integrity </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. I&amp;#39;m an Episcopalian [or Episcopal clergyperson] and my denomination officially ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/2009/11/enda-call-in-day-for-people-of-faith.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PFLAG Tri-Cities: Meeting and Things</title>
    <link href="http://pflagtricities.blogspot.com/2009/11/meeting-and-things.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6743550</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PFLAG Tri-Cities </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You are invited to call your representative today at 202-224-3121 and encourage passage of HR 3017. We have a lot of work to do regarding education. There is a great deal of misinformation out there, unfortunately, including from our ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pflagtricities.blogspot.com/2009/11/meeting-and-things.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bent Alaska: Action: Support ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://www.bentalaska.com/2009/11/action-support-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6743549</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bent Alaska </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017 and S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please take swift action to pass ENDA. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bentalaska.com/2009/11/action-support-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Family Research Council Deceives Supporters In Misleading Email ...</title>
    <link href="http://mediamattersaction.org/factcheck/200911190007" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6743548</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Media Matters Action Network - Fact Check </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(2) the adoption or implementation by a covered entity of a quota on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. [H.R. 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, accessed 11/19/09] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mediamattersaction.org/factcheck/200911190007&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VOICE OF THE PEOPLE | Nov. 16 | The Herald - Rock Hill, SC</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldonline.com/2009/11/16/1746665/voice-of-the-people-nov-16.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/7696639</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Herald | HeraldOnline.com - Opinions </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire or refuse to promote employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is common sense, people. We need to pass this. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldonline.com/2009/11/16/1746665/voice-of-the-people-nov-16.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Family Equality Council Blog - House Committee votes in-favor of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.familyequality.org/blog/?p=1126" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6783651</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Equality Council Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor postponed its vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017, originally scheduled to take place today. A new date has not yet been scheduled. Share: Popularity: 1% [?] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familyequality.org/blog/?p=1126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Call in Day for Equality</title>
    <link href="http://www.lovingwastefully.com/2009/11/national-call-in-day-for-equality.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6783649</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Loving Wastefully </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA before the end of the year. I can be reached at ______ (give ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lovingwastefully.com/2009/11/national-call-in-day-for-equality.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Call-in Day TODAY for ENDA | LGBT POV</title>
    <link href="http://www.lgbtpov.com/2009/11/national-call-in-day-today-for-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6768073</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBT POV </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You&amp;#39;re calling to express your support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) and urge the representative to work hard to pass it. Most calls end right there. But if you like, you can add: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lgbtpov.com/2009/11/national-call-in-day-today-for-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call your Representative today to urge action on ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://www.milehighgayguy.com/2009/11/call-your-representative-today-to-urge.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6768069</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MileHighGayGuy </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Barney Frank, the bill, also known as HR 3017, would prohibit workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Rep. George Miller chairs the House Education and Labor Committee. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.milehighgayguy.com/2009/11/call-your-representative-today-to-urge.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Faith Call-In Day for Workplace Equality</title>
    <link href="http://uuasocialjustice.blogspot.com/2009/11/national-faith-call-in-day-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6768068</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inspired Faith, Effective Action </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House of Representatives could vote soon on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, also known as ENDA (HR 3017/S. 1584). ENDA would protect bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender workers from discrimination based solely on who they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uuasocialjustice.blogspot.com/2009/11/national-faith-call-in-day-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pass ENDA Now! &#171; TRANS EDUCATION</title>
    <link href="http://transeducation.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/pass-enda-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6743564</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TRANS EDUCATION </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. People should not have to fear losing their job simply because of their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transeducation.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/pass-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ameriqueer: Champaigners--CALL TIM JOHNSON ON ENDA TODAY!</title>
    <link href="http://ameriqueer.blogspot.com/2009/11/champaigners-call-tim-johnson-on-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6743562</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ameriqueer </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You&amp;#39;re calling to express your support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) and urge the representative to work hard to pass it. Most calls end right there. But if you like, you can add: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ameriqueer.blogspot.com/2009/11/champaigners-call-tim-johnson-on-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Voice of the people | Nov. 16 | The Herald - Rock Hill, SC</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldonline.com/124/story/1746665.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6743557</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Herald | HeraldOnline.com - Opinions </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire or refuse to promote employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This is common sense, people. We need to pass this. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldonline.com/124/story/1746665.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nevada Progressive: BREAKING: Dina Titus to Cosponsor ENDA!</title>
    <link href="http://nvprogressive.blogspot.com/2009/11/breaking-dina-titus-to-cosponsor-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6743555</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nevada Progressive </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
[I]n order for this bill to break through the delays and gain enough momentum for final passage, HR 3017 needs more cosponsors. And today, it looks like ENDA will be getting one more cosponsor. As soon as this shows up on THOMAS, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nvprogressive.blogspot.com/2009/11/breaking-dina-titus-to-cosponsor-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Time to pick up the phone again - First Draft</title>
    <link href="http://www.first-draft.com/2009/11/time-to-pick-up-the-phone-again.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6743552</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>First Draft </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This iteration of ENDA (H.R. 3017) was introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL). The act would &amp;quot;prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.first-draft.com/2009/11/time-to-pick-up-the-phone-again.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3017 - POSTPONED: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://edlabor.house.gov/markups/2009/11/employment-non-discrimination-1.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6743547</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Committee on Education and Labor Schedule </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edlabor.house.gov/markups/2009/11/employment-non-discrimination-1.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: Nationwide Faith Call-In Day ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2009/11/nationwide_faith_callin_day_fo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6783652</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), would prohibit this type of workplace discrimination against LGBT Americans. As Reform Jews, we are guided by the knowledge that all human ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2009/11/nationwide_faith_callin_day_fo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michigan Liberal::: Right to choose shouldn&amp;#39;t be a class issue for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.michiganliberal.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=15808" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6783650</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MichiganLiberal </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Peters has signed on as a co-sponsor of HR 1283 (DADT repeal) and HR 3017 (ENDA), which pleases me no end. I suspect these might be a step too far for the 7th district, so I&amp;#39;m not going to rag on Rep. Schauer too much at this point. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michiganliberal.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=15808&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calls needed to support ENDA passage!</title>
    <link href="http://www.eriegaynews.com/mahlerblog/2009/11/calls_needed_to.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6768065</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michael Mahler&amp;#39;s Ditherings </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kathy Dahlkemper has been generally supportive of GLBT issues, but she has not as yet signed on as a co-sponsor for HR 3017, the Employment Non Discrimination Act of 2009. You can call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eriegaynews.com/mahlerblog/2009/11/calls_needed_to.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Bilerico Project | Washington, DC | The Recession and LGBT ...</title>
    <link href="http://dc.bilerico.com/2009/11/the_recession_and_lgbt_communities_a_ser.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6743554</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project | Washington, DC </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Read more here and watch Brad Sears, Executive Director of the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law testify at a hearing regarding H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dc.bilerico.com/2009/11/the_recession_and_lgbt_communities_a_ser.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Michigan Liberal::: Right to choose shouldn&amp;#39;t be a class issue for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.michiganliberal.com/diary/15808/right-to-choose-shouldnt-be-a-class-issue-for-women" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6743553</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MichiganLiberal </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Peters has signed on as a co-sponsor of HR 1283 (DADT repeal) and HR 3017 (ENDA), which pleases me no end. I suspect these might be a step too far for the 7th district, so I&amp;#39;m not going to rag on Rep. Schauer too much at this point. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michiganliberal.com/diary/15808/right-to-choose-shouldnt-be-a-class-issue-for-women&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PBCHRC: Call Today To Urge House to Act on ENDA!</title>
    <link href="http://pbchrc.blogspot.com/2009/11/call-today-to-urge-house-to-act-on-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6743551</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PBCHRC </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please pass ENDA before the end of the year. I can be reached at ______ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pbchrc.blogspot.com/2009/11/call-today-to-urge-house-to-act-on-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Rainfish Chronicles: H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://rainfish2000.blogspot.com/2009/11/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-16:/commentary/6718750</id>
    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Rainfish Chronicles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s Testimony. Discrimination is Immoral and UnAmerican. Posted by &amp;quot;Bud&amp;quot; E. Lewis Evans: at 11:35 PM &amp;middot; Newer Post Older Post Home. Hangman (guess the word -- type a letter &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rainfish2000.blogspot.com/2009/11/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill November 16-20: University of Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-november-16-20/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/10153976</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Education and Labor will mark up HR 3017, an employment non-discrimination bill; House Oversight and Government Reform will mark up HR 2517, a bill to provide domestic partner benefits to federal employees. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-november-16-20/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Markup Postponed &#171; National Center for Transgender Equality&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://transgenderequality.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/enda-markup-postponed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/7189664</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Center for Transgender Equality's Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
When you are connected with your Representative&amp;#39;s office, give your name and your city and then let them know: &#8220;I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transgenderequality.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/enda-markup-postponed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Congressional Delay for ENDA - Hopefully the Last One ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thetaskforce.org/blog/20091116-tfstaff-delay" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6768075</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Gay and Lesbian Task Force blogs </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Non-discrimination is an American value. Please pass ENDA before the end of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thetaskforce.org/blog/20091116-tfstaff-delay&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill November 16-20 : University of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-november-16-20/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6768071</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
House Education and Labor will mark up HR 3017, an employment non-discrimination bill; House Oversight and Government Reform will mark up HR 2517, a bill to provide domestic partner benefits to federal employees. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-november-16-20/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Weekly ENDA Update: Could A House Vote Be Next Week? | The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/weekly_enda_update_could_a_house_vote_be_next_week.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6743558</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Daily experiments in LGBTQ US Representative George Miller, Democrat of California&amp;#39;s 7th Congressional District, is the Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, and a supporter of HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/weekly_enda_update_could_a_house_vote_be_next_week.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2387374/posts ~ The ...</title>
    <link href="http://gunnyg.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/httpwww-freerepublic-comfocusf-news2387374posts-the-collins-report/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6724380</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>-THE &quot;G&quot; BLOGS ~ Gunny G Online - </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to Congressman George Miller: &#8220;The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), &#8230; would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gunnyg.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/httpwww-freerepublic-comfocusf-news2387374posts-the-collins-report/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Barney Frank&amp;#39;s new gay attack on hetero/Christian America: ENDA is ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.radio-people.com/p/barney-franks-new-gay-attack-on-hetero-christian-america-enda-47807488.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6724379</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Barney Frank - Radio-People </name>
    </author>
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Indications are it has a good chance of being signed into law. Frank has 189 cosponsors for the latest ENDA bill HR3017 and six of them are Republicans. According to Congressman George Miller: &#8220;The Employment Non-. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radio-people.com/p/barney-franks-new-gay-attack-on-hetero-christian-america-enda-47807488.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PBCHRC: ENDA and DPBO vote on Wednesday, November 18</title>
    <link href="http://pbchrc.blogspot.com/2009/11/enda-and-dpbo-vote-on-wednesday.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6718752</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PBCHRC </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Wednesday, November 18, the House Committee on Education and Labor will vote on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The same day, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will vote on H.R. 2517, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pbchrc.blogspot.com/2009/11/enda-and-dpbo-vote-on-wednesday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Has 1994 Finally Arrived Again? &#171; ENDAblog</title>
    <link href="http://endablog.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/has-1994-finally-arrived-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6718748</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ENDAblog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endablog.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/has-1994-finally-arrived-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Weekly ENDA Update: Could A House Vote Be Next Week?</title>
    <link href="http://www.actonprinciples.org/2009/11/16/weekly-enda-update-could-a-house-vote-be-next-week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6718747</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACT On Principles </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
US Representative George Miller, Democrat of California&amp;#39;s 7th Congressional District, is the Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, and a supporter of HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.actonprinciples.org/2009/11/16/weekly-enda-update-could-a-house-vote-be-next-week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Echelon Magazine Blog: Weekly ENDA Update: Could A House Vote Be ...</title>
    <link href="http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/11/weekly-enda-update-could-house-vote-be.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6718746</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Echelon Magazine Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
U.S. Representative George Miller, Democrat of California&amp;#39;s 7th Congressional District, is the Chair of the House Committee on Education and Labor, and a supporter of H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. He will be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/11/weekly-enda-update-could-house-vote-be.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TransEquality Blog: ENDA Markup Postponed</title>
    <link href="http://nctequality.blogspot.com/2009/11/enda-markup-postponed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6718745</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TransEquality Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nctequality.blogspot.com/2009/11/enda-markup-postponed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Barney Frank&amp;#39;s new gay attack on hetero/Christian America: ENDA is ...</title>
    <link href="http://stupidica.com/content/barney-franks-new-gay-attack-on-heterochristian-america-enda-is-coming-back-this-wednesday/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6718744</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Opinions, News Aggregation </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Frank has 189 cosponsors for the latest ENDA bill HR3017 and six of them are Republicans. According to Congressman George Miller: &#8220;The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), &#8230; would prohibit employment discrimination, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stupidica.com/content/barney-franks-new-gay-attack-on-heterochristian-america-enda-is-coming-back-this-wednesday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Barney Frank&amp;#39;s new gay attack on hetero/Christian America: ENDA is ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.collinsreport.net/2009/11/16/barney-frank%E2%80%99s-new-gay-attack-on-heterochristian-america-enda-is-coming-back-this-wednesday/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6718743</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Collins Report </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
According to Congressman George Miller: &#8220;The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), &#8230; would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.collinsreport.net/2009/11/16/barney-frank%E2%80%99s-new-gay-attack-on-heterochristian-america-enda-is-coming-back-this-wednesday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>From NCTE: Act on ENDA &#8211; en|Gender</title>
    <link href="http://www.myhusbandbetty.com/2009/11/16/from-ncte-act-on-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6708205</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>en|Gender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.myhusbandbetty.com/2009/11/16/from-ncte-act-on-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opposing Views: Gov&amp;#39;t to Dictate to Religious Groups on Hiring ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/i/gov-t-to-dictate-to-religious-groups-on-hiring-gays-bisexuals" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/7441038</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opposing Views - Issues, Experts, Answers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;The Obama administration believes that ENDA must be the next step and that this act will be a worthy addition to its venerable predecessors,&amp;quot; Perez said. The Senate version of ENDA is S. 1584, while the House bill is H.R. 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/i/gov-t-to-dictate-to-religious-groups-on-hiring-gays-bisexuals&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opposing Views: OPINION:Gov&amp;#39;t to Dictate to Religious Groups on ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-gov-t-to-dictate-to-religious-groups-on-hiring-gays-bisexuals" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6718749</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Opposing Views - Issues, Experts, Answers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate version of ENDA is S. 1584, while the House bill is H.R. 3017. The Senate bill has 43 cosponsors; the House measure has 189. This content is inappropriate. Loading. Please select the category that most closely reflects your ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/opinion-gov-t-to-dictate-to-religious-groups-on-hiring-gays-bisexuals&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_7365.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6885311</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBTQIA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney [...] National Adoption Month: Making Adoptions Affordable. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Life, Liberty &amp;amp; the Pursuit of Family&#226;&#8364; is a series of conversations and blog posts celebrating ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_7365.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_8883.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6842100</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQIA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Barney [...] Addressing Hate Crimes in Washington, DC. Despite the recent good news from the Capitol in Washington about the new hate crimes law, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_8883.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6809685</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQ </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Barney [...] Addressing Hate Crimes in Washington, DC. Despite the recent good news from the Capitol in Washington about the new hate crimes law, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_2414.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_9269.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6809684</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney [...] National Adoption Month: Making Adoptions Affordable. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Life, Liberty &amp;amp; the Pursuit of Family&#226;&#8364; is a series of conversations and blog posts celebrating ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_9269.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LGBTQIA: GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_5378.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6743561</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBTQIA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Barney [...] Addressing Hate Crimes in Washington, DC. Despite the recent good news from the Capitol in Washington about the new hate crimes law, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_5378.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Who&amp;#39;s missing - Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6743559</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest Activity on Unitarian Universalist... </name>
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&amp;quot;I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uucava.ning.com/profiles/blogs/whos-missing&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_8627.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6708204</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Barney [...] Addressing Hate Crimes in Washington, DC. Despite the recent good news from the Capitol in Washington about the new hate crimes law, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_8627.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney [...] National Adoption Month: Making Adoptions Affordable. &#226;&#8364;&#339;Life, Liberty &amp;amp; the Pursuit of Family&#226;&#8364; is a series of conversations and blog posts celebrating ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_1245.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blue Ridge Rainbow Ceremonies: Your words are powerful!</title>
    <link href="http://blueridgerainbowceremonies.blogspot.com/2009/11/your-words-are-powerful.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire, or refuse to promote employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The act is also referred to as ENDA, but one should ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blueridgerainbowceremonies.blogspot.com/2009/11/your-words-are-powerful.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Trans Talk: Take Action on ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2009/11/take-action-on-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6697620</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Trans Talk </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2009/11/take-action-on-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6718751</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQIA </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney [...] Addressing Hate Crimes in Washington, DC. Despite the recent good news from the Capitol in Washington about the new hate crimes law, bad news continues to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_4518.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_4002.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6708207</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>LGBTQIA </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney [...] Addressing Hate Crimes in Washington, DC. Despite the recent good news from the Capitol in Washington about the new hate crimes law, bad news continues to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_4002.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA Vote on 11/18</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6708206</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>StandUpShowUp </name>
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... November 18, 2009, at 10:00 am on legislation to end the widespread practice of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://standupshowup.com/politics/enda-vote-on-1118&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>RESOURCE: Faith-Based Support for the Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://justiceforfirst.blogspot.com/2009/11/resource-faith-based-support-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Social Justice Blog </name>
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The UUA has been working with a diverse group of religious and faith-based organizations to create a website where religious leaders can find information and resources supporting the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, (ENDA; HR 3017) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justiceforfirst.blogspot.com/2009/11/resource-faith-based-support-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BREAKING: Committee to hold vote on ENDA - Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://fathermartykurylowicz.blogspot.com/2009/11/breaking-committee-to-hold-vote-on-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6697622</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thalamus Center - Early Childhood Psychological... </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fathermartykurylowicz.blogspot.com/2009/11/breaking-committee-to-hold-vote-on-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_2326.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6697621</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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... 2009, at 10:00 am on legislation to end the widespread practice of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.&#194; The vote was noticed moments ago. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_2326.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_7988.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6697619</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GLBTQ </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney [...] Addressing Hate Crimes in Washington, DC. Despite the recent good news from the Capitol in Washington about the new hate crimes law, bad news continues to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_7988.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Call for Action &#8211;House Committee to Take Action on ENDA | TransOhio</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6689553</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TransOhio </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.transohio.org/wordpress/?p=593&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GLBTQ </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney [...] HRC Launches New HBCU Website, Resources. This post comes from Joey Gaskins, of HRC&amp;#39;s diversity department. The issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/11/glbt-news-headlines-t4t-6_13.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Action alert: NCTE&amp;#39;s ENDA petition &#171; Stuff Queer People Need To Know</title>
    <link href="http://stuffqueerpeopleneedtoknow.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/action-alert-nctes-enda-petition/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A sample of what to say would be: &#8220;I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stuffqueerpeopleneedtoknow.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/action-alert-nctes-enda-petition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JURIST - Paper Chase: Salt Lake City bans sexual orientation ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>JURIST - Paper Chase </name>
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The US Congress is currently considering legislation [S 1584 materials; HR 3017 materials] to ban workplace discrimination motivated by an employee&amp;#39;s sexual orientation or gender identification. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/11/salt-lake-city-bans-sexual-orientation.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HELP Committee to hold hearing on ENDA &#171; Geographic Unknown</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.erickenney.com/hrc/help-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BREAKING: Committee to hold vote on ENDA</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
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... 2009, at 10:00 am on legislation to end the widespread practice of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The vote was noticed moments ago. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=296173&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>[Walking With Integrity] Calling all Clergy and Faith Community ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6697624</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
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This call-in comes on the heels next week&amp;#39;s expected review of ENDA by the House Education and Labor Committee. Pick up the phone and call your Member of Congress at 202-224-3121 to demand equality with the House&amp;#39;s passage of HR 3017 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/11/walking-with-integrity-calling-all.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Set for ENDA Mark-Up, Kaufman and Kirk Sign On</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6689549</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Law Dork </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawdork.net/2009/11/12/house-set-for-enda-mark-up-kaufman-and-kirk-sign-on/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Living On One Income- Tips for Going From Two Incomes to One ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>FinanceZee </name>
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Tammy Baldwin testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. Internet Income - How To Boost Your... www.mrmisupercash.com Claim your $4276 Internet Income System Today for Just ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.financezee.com/2009/11/living-on-one-income-tips-for-going-from-two-incomes-to-one/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA: Committee Vote Next Week | Dyke Culture in Bloom</title>
    <link href="http://www.velvetparkmedia.com/blogs/enda-committee-vote-next-week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6677418</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Untitled </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.velvetparkmedia.com/blogs/enda-committee-vote-next-week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/11/house-committee-to-take-action-on-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6677417</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H. R. 3017/S. 1584), which will protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. No one deserves to be fired from their job because of who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/11/house-committee-to-take-action-on-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Walking With Integrity: Calling all Clergy and Faith Community ...</title>
    <link href="http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/2009/11/calling-all-clergy-and-faith-community.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6677416</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Walking With Integrity </name>
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Pick up the phone and call your Member of Congress at 202-224-3121 to demand equality with the House&amp;#39;s passage of H.R. 3017 (ENDA). Look for more information and a call script in the coming days. Posted by Integrity USA at 8:12 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/2009/11/calling-all-clergy-and-faith-community.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>An Inch At A Time: Reflections on the Journey: Support ENDA: THE ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6677415</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>An Inch At A Time: Reflections on the Journey </name>
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As clergy and faith leaders from a broad diversity of religious traditions, we call on you to support H.R. 3017 and S. 1584, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), to ensure the fair treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inchatatime.blogspot.com/2009/11/support-enda-time-has-come.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAblog Gay | A great people deserve their rights: ENDA moving ...</title>
    <link href="http://gay.americablog.com/2009/11/enda-moving-in-house-committee-will.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6677414</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Assuming the bill passes this committee -- and it should -- H.R. 3017 will head to the House Rules Committee. There&amp;#39;s no set schedule for that to happen. But, it&amp;#39;s the final step before a vote on the House floor. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gay.americablog.com/2009/11/enda-moving-in-house-committee-will.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Increasing Support for Proposed Laws Prohibiting Employment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ohioverticals.com/blogs/akron_law_cafe/2009/11/increasing-support-for-proposed-laws-prohibiting-employment-discrimination-on-basis-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6668425</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Akron Law Caf&#233; </name>
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Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced H.R. 3017, which has 189 co-sponsors, and in the Senate, Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), has introduced S. 1584, which has 43 c0-sponsors. On November 5 the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ohioverticals.com/blogs/akron_law_cafe/2009/11/increasing-support-for-proposed-laws-prohibiting-employment-discrimination-on-basis-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rumors of ENDA Slow-Down In The House | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/rumors_of_enda_slow-down_in_the_house.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6689551</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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Next is the House markup for H.R. 3017 (ENDA). It&amp;#39;s coming soon, as promised. Since healthcare surfaced, our leading Members have said it would occur in late November or early December. We&amp;#39;re not at either of those calendar markers yet. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/11/rumors_of_enda_slow-down_in_the_house.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Federal Employment Non Discrimination Act (H.R.3017) | TTPC</title>
    <link href="http://ttgpac.com/2009/11/11/federal-employment-non-discrimination-act-h-r-3017/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6668423</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TTPC </name>
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Federal Employment Non Discrimination Act (H.R.3017). Posted by Carla on November 11th, 2009 | Categorized as Call to Action. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on ENDA, sometime this month, reportedly before ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ttgpac.com/2009/11/11/federal-employment-non-discrimination-act-h-r-3017/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Revenge of the Dirty Dozen: 12 Policies that Undermine Civil ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/11/Revenge%20of%20the%20Dirty%20Dozen%2012%20Policies%20that%20Undermine%20Civil%20Society" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/8937387</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
    </author>
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[3]The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, H.R. 3017, at http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/D?d111:1:./temp/~bd3Q9h: @@@L&amp;amp;summ2=m&amp;amp;|/bss/111search.html (November 9, 2009). [4]Thomas M. Messner, &amp;quot;ENDA and the Path to Same-Sex ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/11/Revenge%20of%20the%20Dirty%20Dozen%2012%20Policies%20that%20Undermine%20Civil%20Society&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3017 Upholds American Values &#171; NCLR Blog: Out for Justice</title>
    <link href="http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/h-r-3017-upholds-american-values/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6651818</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) would make it illegal to fire, refuse to hire, or refuse to promote employees based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. This country was founded upon the principle of equal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/h-r-3017-upholds-american-values/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hey, Buddhist Clergy and Dharma Teachers&#8211;Sign This! &#171; Rev. Danny ...</title>
    <link href="http://dannyfisher.org/2009/11/09/hey-buddhist-clergy-and-dharma-teachers-sign-this/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6645393</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rev. Danny Fisher </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I just added my name to the below letter calling on members of Congress to support H.R. 3017 and S. 1584, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), to ensure the fair treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dannyfisher.org/2009/11/09/hey-buddhist-clergy-and-dharma-teachers-sign-this/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calls Needed Right Now to Pass Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sagatucson.org/saga/content/view/360/2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6651819</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SAGA - Southern Arizona Gender Alliance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584). ENDA protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans&#8211;gender people from job discrimination and it is critically important. Please take swift action to pass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sagatucson.org/saga/content/view/360/2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Multifamily and Mixed Use Development: HUD Posts New Sexual ...</title>
    <link href="http://womblemultifamilyandmixeduse.blogspot.com/2009/11/hud-posts-new-sexual-orientationgender.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6645395</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Multifamily and Mixed Use Development </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, readers should also be aware that the topic of LGBT discrimination in employment is currently under Congressional review in the Employment Non Discrimination Act (HR 3017, S 1584). Development of data by HUD will almost ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://womblemultifamilyandmixeduse.blogspot.com/2009/11/hud-posts-new-sexual-orientationgender.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Camille Olson&amp;#39;s Testimony Before Senate HELP Committee on ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/efd875ad-6415-4114-b44b-266ac6e14325/CamilleOlsonsTestimonyBeforeSenateHELPCommitteeonENDAReportedintheDailyLaborReportSupportersTellSenatePanelENDANecessaryOpponentsCriticizeProvisions.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6689552</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seyfarth.com: News and Publications RSS </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
She pointed out in her testimony, &#8220;Employers should be provided the same flexibility that H.R. 3017 provides employers with respect to shared shower or dressing facilities by expressly permitting employers to decide which restrooms ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/efd875ad-6415-4114-b44b-266ac6e14325/CamilleOlsonsTestimonyBeforeSenateHELPCommitteeonENDAReportedintheDailyLaborReportSupportersTellSenatePanelENDANecessaryOpponentsCriticizeProvisions.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Hearing on ENDA, Contact Your Legislators | Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://wamarriage.org/2009/11/senate-hearing-on-enda-contact-your-legislators/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6668424</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Marriage Alliance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please take action to pass ENDA now. I can be reached at ______ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wamarriage.org/2009/11/senate-hearing-on-enda-contact-your-legislators/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tell NV Legislators to support ENDA &#171; The Sin City Siren</title>
    <link href="http://sincitysiren.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/tell-nv-legislators-to-support-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6584209</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Sin City Siren </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please support ENDA. I can be reached at ______ (give your phone ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sincitysiren.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/tell-nv-legislators-to-support-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Hearing November 5 &#8211; Call or Email Your Senators and Reps ...</title>
    <link href="http://sisterstalk.net/blog/2009/11/enda-hearing-november-5-call-or-email-your-senators-and-reps-today/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6584208</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SistersTalk </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please take action to pass ENDA now. I can be reached at ______ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sisterstalk.net/blog/2009/11/enda-hearing-november-5-call-or-email-your-senators-and-reps-today/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Track ENDA&amp;#39;s Progress in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2009/11/02/track-enda%E2%80%99s-progress-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6605720</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Read a summary of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and follow its progress in Congress. HR 3017. S. 1584. Stay tuned for more news and recent developments.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2009/11/02/track-enda%E2%80%99s-progress-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Alencon&amp;#39;s Place: Well, it&amp;#39;s November&#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://alencon13.blogspot.com/2009/11/well-its-november.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6573891</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Alencon's Place </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Its current incantation, HR 3017, was introduced by Barney Frank and includes outlawing transgender discrimination. The bill has 189 co-sponsors in the House and at the moment is sitting in committee. A similar bill in the Senate, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://alencon13.blogspot.com/2009/11/well-its-november.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Steve Charing OUTspoken: Off to a Good Start</title>
    <link href="http://stevecharing.blogspot.com/2009/11/off-to-good-start.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6565200</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Steve Charing OUTspoken </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Education and Labor Committee recently convened a hearing on the transgender-inclusive ENDA [H.R. 3017], so ENDA is in motion once again. Opponents attack the bill for the &amp;quot;vagueness&amp;quot; in the language that would spark much ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stevecharing.blogspot.com/2009/11/off-to-good-start.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call For Action: Ohio &#8211; We Need YOU to Help Us Pass ENDA! | TransOhio</title>
    <link href="http://www.transohio.org/wordpress/?p=565" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6540770</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TransOhio </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Friday, October 30, 2009 - ENDA is moving forward - You Are Needed! Calls are needed right now to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017 / S.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.transohio.org/wordpress/?p=565&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vizio VT420M 42-Inch LCD HDTV Reviewed | Buying-HDTV.com</title>
    <link href="http://buying-hdtv.com/2009/10/29/vizio-vt420m-42-inch-lcd-hdtv-reviewed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6529879</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Buying-HDTV.com </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimin... Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buying-hdtv.com/2009/10/29/vizio-vt420m-42-inch-lcd-hdtv-reviewed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Active Legislation in Congress Oct 26, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://conservativethoughts.us/2009/10/28/active-legislation-in-congress-oct-26-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6547864</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Conservative Thoughts </name>
    </author>
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Economic Stimulus, HR1, PL111-5. Employment discrimination, prohibit based on sexual orientation or gender identity, S.1584, HR3017. Executive compensation, expand regulatory oversight, HR3269 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativethoughts.us/2009/10/28/active-legislation-in-congress-oct-26-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Behind this mask is an idea: Race v Sexual orientation. An analysis.</title>
    <link href="http://behindthismaskisanidea.blogspot.com/2009/10/race-v-sexual-orientation-analysis.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6510540</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Behind this mask is an idea </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Currently, there are no federal protections for LGBT citizens in the workplace. Though a more comprehensive &amp;quot;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot; has been introduced. Under Section 4 of HR 3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://behindthismaskisanidea.blogspot.com/2009/10/race-v-sexual-orientation-analysis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: White House to have separate ceremony to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13774/white-house-to-have-separate-ceremony-to-celebrate-hate-crimes-bill-enactment" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6510538</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
We currently have 189 co-sponsors of HR-3017 in the house (magic number is 218) and 41 co-sponsors of S-1584 which is the Senates version. The Senate is key. We need 60 co-sponsors, not 60 supporters. So if your Senator is a supporter, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13774/white-house-to-have-separate-ceremony-to-celebrate-hate-crimes-bill-enactment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Evolving . . . Place by Place, Issue by Issue, Person by Person</title>
    <link href="http://lawdork.net/2009/10/27/evolving-place-by-place-issue-by-issue-person-by-person/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6510537</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Law Dork </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
More than 60 of the ENDA co-sponsors (H.R. 3017) are from that group. As the White House readies its signing ceremony for the Defense Authorization Act and President Obama&amp;#39;s remarks on the Hate Crimes Prevention Act becoming law, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawdork.net/2009/10/27/evolving-place-by-place-issue-by-issue-person-by-person/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call To Action On ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://equalityacrossamerica.org/blog/?p=6391" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6520873</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Equality Across America </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There are 11 Representatives who are likely to vote yes for HR 3017, most of them because they were co-sponsors of the inclusive ENDA in 2007. However, these 11 have not co-sponsored this time around, and, at this late date, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://equalityacrossamerica.org/blog/?p=6391&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lap 7: Research 10K(nowledge) Race: LGBT Rights - CMLawLibraryBlog</title>
    <link href="http://cmlawlibraryblog.classcaster.org/blog/law_library_news_and_events/2009/10/26/lap_7_research_10knowledge_race_lgbt_rights" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6500265</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CMLawLibraryBlog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The symposium will discuss the employment nondiscrimination bill currently pending in the U.S. House of Representatives, HR 3017. What is the most recent Congressional Record section that mentions the bill, other than for the purpose of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cmlawlibraryblog.classcaster.org/blog/law_library_news_and_events/2009/10/26/lap_7_research_10knowledge_race_lgbt_rights&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Travelingman Rick&amp;#39;s Blog: Why We Need ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://travelingmanrick.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-we-need-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-24:/commentary/6479540</id>
    <updated>2009-10-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Travelingman Rick's Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non Discrimination Act S. 1584/H.R. 3017 (ENDA) was introduced in the 111&amp;#39;th congress by Barney Frank (D - MA) and Iliana Ros-Lehtinen (R - FL). The Human Rights Campaign describes ENDA this way: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://travelingmanrick.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-we-need-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employment Non Discrimination Act</title>
    <link href="http://ttgpac.com/2009/10/23/employment-non-discrimination-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6547865</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TTPC </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), HR3017, which would protect LGBT employees from workplace discrimination, is headed to the floor of the US House of Representatives sometime this fall. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ttgpac.com/2009/10/23/employment-non-discrimination-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pass ENDA This Fall! &#171; Wordpress Testing Blog</title>
    <link href="http://dog4.net/wordpress/?p=555" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6460595</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wordpress Testing Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please take swift action to pass ENDA. I can be reached at ______ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dog4.net/wordpress/?p=555&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protect Constitutional Freedom</title>
    <link href="http://bibleguy-activism.blogspot.com/2009/10/protect-constitutional-freedom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6460594</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>bibleguy - activisim </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I urge you to oppose HR 2981 - HR 3017 - S. 1584: the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The negative implications of the bill on the work place environment, employment litigation, and society are significant. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bibleguy-activism.blogspot.com/2009/10/protect-constitutional-freedom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pass ENDA in 2009! &#171; Wordpress Testing Blog</title>
    <link href="http://dog4.net/wordpress/?p=554" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6454843</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wordpress Testing Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584), to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination. Please take swift action to pass ENDA. I can be reached at ______ ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dog4.net/wordpress/?p=554&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tennessee Indymedia: Tennessee Transgender News</title>
    <link href="http://tnimc.blogspot.com/2009/10/tennessee-transgender-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6454842</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tennessee Indymedia </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The fully inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), H.R.3017, which would protect LGBT employees from workplace discrimination, is headed to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives sometime this fall. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tnimc.blogspot.com/2009/10/tennessee-transgender-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>JURIST - Paper Chase: DOJ pledges to fight discrimination based on ...</title>
    <link href="http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/10/doj-official-pledges-to-fight.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6406909</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>JURIST - Paper Chase </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
One tool Perez indicated would be useful in this new endeavor is the Employment Nondiscrimination Act, currently under consideration in the House of Representatives [HR 3017 materials] and the Senate [S 1584 materials; JURIST report]. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2009/10/doj-official-pledges-to-fight.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Hearing in the House Education &amp;amp; Labor Committee &#171; endaNOW</title>
    <link href="http://endanow.com/2009/10/15/enda-hearing-in-the-house-education-labor-committee/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6584210</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>endaNOW </name>
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2009 October 15. tags: ENDA. by endanow. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 the House Education and Labor Committee had a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Witnesses were strong and compelling! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endanow.com/2009/10/15/enda-hearing-in-the-house-education-labor-committee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>My Representative Judy Chu: Out and Proud in Support of LGBT People</title>
    <link href="http://heysonnie.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/my-representative-judy-chu-out-and-proud-in-support-of-lgbt-people/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6406914</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A piece of my mind </name>
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You may be interested to learn that I recently participated in a hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), which would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://heysonnie.wordpress.com/2009/10/15/my-representative-judy-chu-out-and-proud-in-support-of-lgbt-people/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Patriots and Liberty &#187; Blog Archive &#187; A Sexual Anarchist Testifies ...</title>
    <link href="http://patriotsandliberty.com/?p=7037" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6406911</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patriots and Liberty </name>
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Yale Law School Professor William N. Eskridge provided testimony at the ENDA (H.R. 3017) hearing on September 23 before the House Committee on Education and Labor in the House of Representatives. Republicans had two panelists to testify ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patriotsandliberty.com/?p=7037&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letter to Laura Kelly :Bamm-Bamm&amp;#39;s Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6391752</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bamm-Bamm's Blog </name>
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ENDA &#8211; The Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA) protects against employment discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 24, 2009 as H.R. 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bammbammsblog.com/?p=40&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Letter to Laura Kelly | A Poz New World</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/8937389</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Poz New World </name>
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It was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 24, 2009 as H.R. 3017. In the majority of states, it is currently legally permissible for employers to fire workers based on their sexual orientation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://poznewworld.com/?p=40&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Letter to Laura Kelly</title>
    <link href="http://poznewworld.com/?p=40#utm_source=feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=feed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6406912</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Poz New World </name>
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ENDA &#8211; The Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA) protects against employment discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. It was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 24, 2009 as HR 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://poznewworld.com/?p=40#utm_source=feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=feed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Worth Reading: Here We Go Again: Gays Misleading With Statistics</title>
    <link href="http://worth-reading-blog.blogspot.com/2009/10/here-we-go-again-gays-misleading-with.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6391753</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Worth Reading </name>
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Bradley Sears, Executive Director of the Williams Institute at UCLA, testified in favor of ENDA (H.R. 3017) on September 23, 2009 in the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor. The Williams Institute is described as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worth-reading-blog.blogspot.com/2009/10/here-we-go-again-gays-misleading-with.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Harrolds.blogspot.com: o&amp;#39;swish - Obama&amp;#39;s Anti-Christian LGBT Efforts</title>
    <link href="http://harrolds.blogspot.com/2009/10/oswish-obamas-anti-christian-lgbt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6391750</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Harrolds.blogspot.com </name>
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October 14, 2009 &#8211; Yale Law School Professor William N. Eskridge provided testimony at the ENDA (H.R. 3017) hearing on September 23 before the House Committee on Education and Labor in the House of Representatives. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://harrolds.blogspot.com/2009/10/oswish-obamas-anti-christian-lgbt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Worth Reading: Special Report: H.R. 3017, the Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://worth-reading-blog.blogspot.com/2009/10/special-report-hr-3017-employment-non.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6382626</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Worth Reading </name>
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Fall 2009 &#8212; Once again, homosexual legislator Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced the &#8220;inclusive&#8221; H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) to create federally-protected minority status for homosexuals and transgenders in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worth-reading-blog.blogspot.com/2009/10/special-report-hr-3017-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Special Report: HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)</title>
    <link href="http://www.worth-reading.com/2009/10/special-report-hr-3017-employment-non.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/7638532</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Worth Reading </name>
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ENDA, (HR 3017) includes coverage of &#8220;gender identity.&#8221; The term &#8220;gender identity&#8221; is code for drag queens, transvestites, and transsexuals. The umbrella term &#8220;transgender&#8221; is used to describe these individuals. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worth-reading.com/2009/10/special-report-hr-3017-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Day After: Where Are We On ENDA Now? | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/10/the_day_after_where_are_we_on_enda_now.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6510539</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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There are 11 Representatives who are likely to vote yes for HR 3017, most of them because they were co-sponsors of the inclusive ENDA in 2007. However, these 11 have not co-sponsored this time around, and, at this late date, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/10/the_day_after_where_are_we_on_enda_now.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: The Day After: Where Are We On ENDA Now?</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13480/the-day-after-where-are-we-on-enda-now" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6372467</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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There are 11 Representatives who are likely to vote yes for HR 3017, most of them because they were co-sponsors of the inclusive ENDA in 2007. However, these 11 have not co-sponsored this time around, and, at this late date, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13480/the-day-after-where-are-we-on-enda-now&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama Promotes Homosexual Parenting on &amp;#39;Family Day&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://lastdaywatchers.com/2009/10/obama-promotes-homosexual-parenting-on-%E2%80%98family-day%E2%80%99/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6372468</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Last Day Watchers </name>
    </author>
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Federal &#8220;Special Workplace Rights&#8221; Based on Homosexuality and Gender Confusion &#8212; ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017; S 1584) &#8212; 40 co-sponsors in Senate (all but 2 are Democrats): ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lastdaywatchers.com/2009/10/obama-promotes-homosexual-parenting-on-%E2%80%98family-day%E2%80%99/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>EPPN urges advocacy to end workplace discrimination &#171; A Lambeth ...</title>
    <link href="http://lambethpilgrim.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/eppn-urges-advocacy-to-end-workplace-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6427817</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Lambeth Pilgrim's Blog </name>
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Through the EPPN website, individuals can send a letter asking their legislators to support H.R. 3017, the bill known as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The letter acknowledges that the Episcopal Church, at the 76th General ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lambethpilgrim.wordpress.com/2009/10/09/eppn-urges-advocacy-to-end-workplace-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#8220;He told me that people would think I was immoral.&#8221;</title>
    <link href="http://fundamentallywrong.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/he-told-me-that-people-would-think-i-was-immoral/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6363969</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fundamentally Wrong </name>
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The proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, is similar to federal sex and disability discrimination laws already on the books. It also includes an exemption for faith-based employers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fundamentallywrong.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/he-told-me-that-people-would-think-i-was-immoral/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Catholic writer unsuccessfully tries to refute my ENDA post ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=283322" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6356924</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
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Distortion - ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot; as well as sexual orientation - complete&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=283322&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: Catholic writer unsuccessfully tries to refute ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13375/catholic-writer-unsuccessfully-tries-to-refute-my-enda-post" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6322591</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
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I said the following: Distortion - ENDA (HR 2981 - HR 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot; as well as sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13375/catholic-writer-unsuccessfully-tries-to-refute-my-enda-post&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Walking With Integrity: EPPN urges advocacy to end workplace ...</title>
    <link href="http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/2009/10/eppn-urges-advocacy-to-end-workplace.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6322590</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Walking With Integrity </name>
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Through the EPPN website, individuals can send a letter asking their legislators to support H.R. 3017, the bill known as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The letter acknowledges that the Episcopal Church, at the 76th General ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://walkingwithintegrity.blogspot.com/2009/10/eppn-urges-advocacy-to-end-workplace.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ABA URGES HOUSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO SUPPORT LGBT NON ...</title>
    <link href="http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/10/aba-urges-house-committee-members-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6382627</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Echelon Magazine Blog </name>
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McKeon, the ABA asked for support of the Employment Non Discrimination Act of 2009 , HR 3017, noting that &amp;quot;studies have found that as many as 43 percent of lesbian, gay and bisexual employees experienced discrimination in the workplace. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/10/aba-urges-house-committee-members-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vandy Beth Glenns Testimony On ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://www.mikmuk.com/rss2/article.php?title=Vandy%20Beth%20Glenns%20Testimony%20On%20ENDA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6363970</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RSS Daily GLBT </name>
    </author>
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She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) of 2009 on September 23, 2009. ~From the EdLaborDemocrats description of Vandy Beth Glenn testimony before the House Committee on Education &amp;amp; Labor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mikmuk.com/rss2/article.php?title=Vandy%20Beth%20Glenns%20Testimony%20On%20ENDA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Liberty Blog &#187; So, You Want ENDA? What about WRFA?</title>
    <link href="http://www.religiousliberty.info/blog/?p=103" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6356923</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberty Blog </name>
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Therefore it is not surprising to see Congressman Barney Frank&amp;#39;s sponsored bill (H.R. 3017) known as the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) get significant support in the House of Representatives. Hearings have already begun on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.religiousliberty.info/blog/?p=103&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Response from Jay Inslee on Co-Sponsoring the Respect for Marriage Act</title>
    <link href="http://arewemarried.com/2009/10/06/response-from-jay-inslee-on-co-sponsoring-the-respect-for-marriage-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6334611</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Are We Married? </name>
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Another significant step forward along the path toward equal rights is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017), of which I am proud to be a cosponsor. This bill would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arewemarried.com/2009/10/06/response-from-jay-inslee-on-co-sponsoring-the-respect-for-marriage-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters: Catholic writer unsuccessfully ...</title>
    <link href="http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2009/10/catholic-writer-unsuccessfully-tries-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6313936</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Distortion - ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot; as well as sexual orientation - complete&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2009/10/catholic-writer-unsuccessfully-tries-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Capitol Hill This Week - Volume XVI, Number 30</title>
    <link href="http://chpponline.blogspot.com/2009/10/on-capitol-hill-this-week-volume-xvi_05.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6334610</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill &amp;quot;Daily Brief&amp;quot; </name>
    </author>
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Last week, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on HR 3017, The Employment Non- Discrimination Act (ENDA) championed by Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Rep Barney Frank (D-MA). The witnesses were stacked 4-1 in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chpponline.blogspot.com/2009/10/on-capitol-hill-this-week-volume-xvi_05.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama Keeps On Talking the Talk... | Slog | The Stranger ...</title>
    <link href="http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/10/05/obama-on-gay-rights-he-keeps-on-talking-the-talk" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6313937</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper: Dan Savage </name>
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So how about we get politically savvy and constructive, put our considerable anger and energy to work pressuring Congress to pass these bills (such as H.R.3017/S.1584--The Employee Non-Discrimination Act) so then we can all get our wish ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/10/05/obama-on-gay-rights-he-keeps-on-talking-the-talk&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Hearing - Did We Not Expect A Conservative &amp;quot;Christian&amp;quot; Eruption?</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=281837" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6382625</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ENDA (HR 3017) asserts in the &amp;quot;purposes&amp;quot; section of the bill that employment discrimination against gays, bisexuals and transgendered individuals is so serious in America that federal legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=281837&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Trans Talk: ACLU Online</title>
    <link href="http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2009/10/do-you-read-banned-books-its-time-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6322593</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trans Talk </name>
    </author>
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Last week, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on the recently introduced Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017). This legislation, which now has the bipartisan support of 181 members of the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://destrantalk.blogspot.com/2009/10/do-you-read-banned-books-its-time-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Frank Optimistic about ENDA Passage</title>
    <link href="http://womenslawproject.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/rep-frank-optimistic-about-enda-passage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6290662</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Women&amp;#39;s Law Project Blog </name>
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The House Education and Labor Committee Wednesday convened a hearing on the transgender-inclusive Employment Nondiscrimination Act [HR 3017], which would expand federal employment protections to workers on the basis of sexual ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://womenslawproject.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/rep-frank-optimistic-about-enda-passage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA Hearing - Did We Not Expect A Conservative &amp;quot;Christian&amp;quot; Eruption?</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13305/enda-hearing-did-you-not-expect-a-conservative-christians-eruption" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6290660</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend - Front Page </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, ENDA (HR 3017) asserts in the &amp;quot;purposes&amp;quot; section of the bill that employment discrimination against gays, bisexuals and transgendered individuals is so serious in America that federal legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13305/enda-hearing-did-you-not-expect-a-conservative-christians-eruption&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Colorado Springs Business Journal &#187; Blog Archive &#187; More employers ...</title>
    <link href="http://csbj.com/2009/10/02/more-employers-setting-policies-to-protect-lgbt-workers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6275931</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Colorado Springs Business Journal </name>
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The results of a nationwide survey and focus-group study of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workers were released by the foundation to coincide with the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee&amp;#39;s Sept. 23 hearing about H.R. 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://csbj.com/2009/10/02/more-employers-setting-policies-to-protect-lgbt-workers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Labor Committee Holds ENDA Hearings &#171; Wyatt Employment Law ...</title>
    <link href="http://wyattemployment.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/house-labor-committee-holds-enda-hearings/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On September 23, 2009, the House Labor Committee opened hearings on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (H.R. 3017), otherwise referred to as ENDA. ENDA is sponsored by Rep. Barney Frank (D &#8211; MA) and has been introduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wyattemployment.wordpress.com/2009/10/01/house-labor-committee-holds-enda-hearings/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act | LSNet</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6322594</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LSNet - Find your voice with Free and Open... </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017/S 1584) would extend fair employment practices under federal law to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. ENDA would not create any &#8220;special rights&#8221; but would simply offer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ls.net/content/support-employment-non-discrimination-act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homosexual Agenda Bills in Congress 2009</title>
    <link href="http://americansfortruth.com/news/homosexual-agenda-bills-in-congress-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6275932</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Americans For Truth </name>
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... Act (HR 3017; S 1584) &#8212; 40 co-sponsors in Senate (all but 2 are Democrats): www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-1584; 181 co-sponsors in the House (all but 5 are Democrats): www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americansfortruth.com/news/homosexual-agenda-bills-in-congress-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Visualizing Industry Job Losses, FinanceZee</title>
    <link href="http://youtubeuk.start4all.com/2009/09/30/visualizing-industry-job-losses-financezee/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6275936</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>youtube uk </name>
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She testified at a hearing about HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia maintain legislative hire when she told her foreman she was transitioning from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://youtubeuk.start4all.com/2009/09/30/visualizing-industry-job-losses-financezee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Five Hate Bills Surge Forward In Congress</title>
    <link href="http://freewestradio.com/2009/09/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6275935</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FreeWestRadio.com </name>
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Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR 3017 and S 1584. This is ADL&amp;#39;s workplace hate bill establishing preferential rights for homosexuals and transgenders in business and possibly church-operated businesses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freewestradio.com/2009/09/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Continued Attacks on Christian and Family Values by Obama | The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.chroniclewatch.com/2009/09/29/christian-values-obama/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Chronicle Watch </name>
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First Mr. Obama tries to pass the Pedophile Protecting Hate Bill ( HR1913 and s.990 ), and now he is yet again looking to destroy Christian values and business owners ( HR 3017 ).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chroniclewatch.com/2009/09/29/christian-values-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Suburban Sweetheart: I Think I Fell for the Girl on TV</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6255877</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Suburban Sweetheart </name>
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I sat front-row at the Ed &amp;amp; Labor Committee&amp;#39;s hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), also known as ENDA, a civil rights bill that would make it illegal for employers to discriminate in hiring firing &amp;amp; promotions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.suburbansweetheart.com/2009/09/i-think-i-fell-for-girl-on-tv.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Continued Attacks on Christian and Family Values by Obama</title>
    <link href="http://chroniclewatch.blogspot.com/2009/09/continued-attacks-on-christian-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6255876</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Chronicle Watch </name>
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The House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) piece of legislation designed to strip all American business owners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chroniclewatch.blogspot.com/2009/09/continued-attacks-on-christian-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Chairman ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fulltimeparttimejobs.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-chairman-george-millers-opening-statement/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6255875</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Full Time Part Time Jobs </name>
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George Miller, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, delivers an opening statement at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fulltimeparttimejobs.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-chairman-george-millers-opening-statement/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: JanetheWriter Goes to ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2009/09/janethewriter_goes_to_washingt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6246763</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
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Long overdue and, it seems to me, a &amp;quot;no brainer,&amp;quot; this legislation (H.R. 3017-S. 1584) would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Unbelievable as it seems, even today, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2009/09/janethewriter_goes_to_washingt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Frank&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fulltimeparttimejobs.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6460592</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Full Time Part Time Jobs </name>
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Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fulltimeparttimejobs.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-franks-testimony/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NRB Leader Warns Congress of ENDA&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Chilling&amp;#39; Effect on Christian ...</title>
    <link href="http://stevescomments.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/nrb-leader-warns-congress-of-endas-chilling-effect-on-christian-groups/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6255880</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>www.offmyfrontporch.com </name>
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President Obama has also indicated that he would be likely to sign ENDA into law. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ohio) recently introduced S. 1584 in the Senate, which is a companion bill to HR 3017. ChristianPost.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stevescomments.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/nrb-leader-warns-congress-of-endas-chilling-effect-on-christian-groups/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>JanetheWriter Goes to Washington: A One-Day Sabbatical Adventure</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/reform/2009/09/janethewriter-goes-to-washingt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6255879</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reform Judaism </name>
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Long overdue and, it seems to me, a &amp;quot;no brainer,&amp;quot; this legislation (HR 3017-S. 1584) would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Unbelievable as it seems, even today, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/reform/2009/09/janethewriter-goes-to-washingt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Last Week&amp;#39;s ENDA Hearing and Study of Discrimination by State and ...</title>
    <link href="http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2009/09/last-weeks-enda-hearing-and-study-of-discrimination-by-state-and-local-governments.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6255878</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Workplace Prof Blog </name>
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Last week, the House Education and Labor Committee held the first full committee hearing in the House on ENDA (The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017)). ENDA, introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would prohibit employment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2009/09/last-weeks-enda-hearing-and-study-of-discrimination-by-state-and-local-governments.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Liberal&amp;#39;s Hit List: Rep. Barney Frank Testifies Before House ...</title>
    <link href="http://aliberals-hitlist.blogspot.com/2009/09/rep-barney-frank-testifies-before-house.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6236791</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Liberal's Hit List </name>
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Posts. Comments. Atom. Comments. Liberal Acolytes. White Knot &amp;middot; click here to learn more. Twitter Feed. Twitter Updates. follow me on Twitter. Mike Malloy Samples of Sanity. News Corpse Headlines. Media Matters. Most Popular on HuffPost ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aliberals-hitlist.blogspot.com/2009/09/rep-barney-frank-testifies-before-house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA is Justice Long Overdue &#194;&#171; NCLR Blog: Out for Justice</title>
    <link href="http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/enda-is-justice-long-overdue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6236790</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), (HR 3017) and (S 1584), is federal legislation intended to prohibit discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. This legislation, now pending ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/enda-is-justice-long-overdue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Last Day Watchers &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; NRB Leader Warns Congress of ...</title>
    <link href="http://lastdaywatchers.com/2009/09/nrb-leader-warns-congress-of-endas-chilling-effect-on-christian-groups/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6228411</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Last Day Watchers </name>
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President Obama has also indicated that he would be likely to sign ENDA into law. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ohio) recently introduced S. 1584 in the Senate, which is a companion bill to H.R. 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lastdaywatchers.com/2009/09/nrb-leader-warns-congress-of-endas-chilling-effect-on-christian-groups/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LGBT Media Digest for Sept 27, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.queervisions.com/2009/lgbt-media-digest-for-sept-27-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6246766</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Queer Visions | Gay Rights Media </name>
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Barney Frank Testifies in Support of HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act edlabor.house.gov [VIDEO]; Parents Claim Exorcism Cast Out Son&amp;#39;s Homosexuality on The Tyra Banks Show tyrashow.warnerbros.com [VIDEO] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queervisions.com/2009/lgbt-media-digest-for-sept-27-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Rep. Tammy Baldwin</title>
    <link href="http://www.fulltimeparttimejobs.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-tammy-baldwin/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6246762</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Full Time Part Time Jobs </name>
    </author>
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US Rep. Tammy Baldwin testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fulltimeparttimejobs.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-rep-tammy-baldwin/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Contextual Criticism: Christianist leaders fight to be allowed to ...</title>
    <link href="http://mythandhope.blogspot.com/2009/09/christianist-leaders-fight-to-be.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6246767</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Contextual Criticism </name>
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Senator Jeff Merkley, D (OH), introduced it as S. 1584, which corresponds to H.R. 3017 in the House. It would bar employers from discriminating on the basis of &amp;quot;actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mythandhope.blogspot.com/2009/09/christianist-leaders-fight-to-be.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009: Vandy Beth ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.fulltimeparttimejobs.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6209995</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Full Time Part Time Jobs </name>
    </author>
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Vandy Beth Glenn was fired from her Georgia state legislative job when she told her supervisor she was transitioning from male to female. She testified at a.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fulltimeparttimejobs.com/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-vandy-beth-glenn/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tammy Baldwin - HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://hrworldtoday.blogspot.com/2009/09/tammy-baldwin-hr-3017-employment-non.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/7843881</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HR World Today Human Resources Blog </name>
    </author>
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US Rep. Tammy Baldwin testifies at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hrworldtoday.blogspot.com/2009/09/tammy-baldwin-hr-3017-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Barney Frank - H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://hrworldtoday.blogspot.com/2009/09/barney-frank-hr-3017-employment-non.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6460593</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HR World Today Human Resources Blog </name>
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Founded by Allan Fernandes in June, 2009, HR World Today is a web based Human Resources news publication, providing expert information on topics of immediate importance. Dedicated to the publication of articles, HR World Today acts as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hrworldtoday.blogspot.com/2009/09/barney-frank-hr-3017-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NRB Leader Warns Congress of ENDA&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Chilling&amp;#39; Effect on Christian ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.jesuslives.co.za/?p=10242" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6445166</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jesus Lives! </name>
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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ohio) recently introduced S. 1584 in the Senate, which is a companion bill to H.R. 3017. - From Prophecy News Watch. These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jesuslives.co.za/?p=10242&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vandy Beth Glenn - H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://hrworldtoday.blogspot.com/2009/09/vandy-beth-glenn-hr-3017-employment-non.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6406910</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HR World Today Human Resources Blog </name>
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Founded by Allan Fernandes in June, 2009, HR World Today is a web based Human Resources news publication, providing expert information on topics of immediate importance. Dedicated to the publication of articles, HR World Today acts as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hrworldtoday.blogspot.com/2009/09/vandy-beth-glenn-hr-3017-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PFLAG National Blog: PFLAG Action Alert: ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://blog.pflag.org/2009/09/pflag-action-alert-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6313938</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PFLAG National Blog </name>
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Please visit www.thomas.gov and type in H.R. 3017 to see if your representative is a co-sponsor. If they are, please send a note to thank them, and let them know that you appreciate their work on behalf of LGBT workers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.pflag.org/2009/09/pflag-action-alert-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rabbi Saperstein&amp;#39;s ENDA Testimony</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/reform/2009/09/rabbi-sapersteins-enda-testimo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6275941</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reform Judaism </name>
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The current version of ENDA, HR 3017, contains the religious exemption that passed on the floor two years ago with the support of Minority Leader Boehner and other leadership of the Republican Party including Reps. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/reform/2009/09/rabbi-sapersteins-enda-testimo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Hearing Marks a Momentum-Boosting Turning Point</title>
    <link href="http://blog.aclu.org/2009/09/25/enda-hearing-marks-a-momentum-boosting-turning-point/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6275940</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blog of Rights: Official Blog of the American... </name>
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Earlier this week, the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on the recently introduced Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017). This legislation, which now has the bipartisan support of 178 members of the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aclu.org/2009/09/25/enda-hearing-marks-a-momentum-boosting-turning-point/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SGN - Seattle Gay News - Page 12 - ENDA gets House committee ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sgn.org/sgnnews37_39/page12.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6275937</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Gay News </name>
    </author>
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The new ENDA bill - officially HR 3017 - includes all LGBT workers. While Frank also sponsored the 2007 bill, he argued forcefully for the new, inclusive ENDA. &amp;quot;There is no more reason to discriminate against someone because he or she ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sgn.org/sgnnews37_39/page12.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/09/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_25.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6215745</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WayGay </name>
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She testified at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) of 2009 on September 23, 2009. ~From the EdLaborDemocrats description of Vandy Beth Glenn testimony before the House Committee on Education &amp;amp; Labor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/09/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_25.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NRB Leader Warns Congress of ENDA&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Chilling&amp;#39; Effect on Christian ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.jesuslives.co.za/2009/09/25/nrb-leader-warns-congress-of-endas-chilling-effect-on-christian-groups/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6215744</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jesus Lives! </name>
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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ohio) recently introduced S. 1584 in the Senate, which is a companion bill to H.R. 3017. - From Prophecy News Watch. These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jesuslives.co.za/2009/09/25/nrb-leader-warns-congress-of-endas-chilling-effect-on-christian-groups/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Who&amp;#39;s &#226;&#8364;&#339;legislating morality?&#226;&#8364;*</title>
    <link href="http://wisconsinfamilyvoice.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/whos-legislating-morality/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6215743</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wisconsin Family Voice </name>
    </author>
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On Wednesday, the House Education and Labor Committee conducted a hearing for HR 3017, the grossly misnamed Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). ENDA would create special workplace protections for &#226;&#8364;&#339;perceived&#226;&#8364;* sexual orientation and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wisconsinfamilyvoice.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/whos-legislating-morality/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The return of ENDA: Keep on keepin&amp;#39; on | Turn Left @ hypocrisy.com</title>
    <link href="http://turn-left.hypocrisy.com/2009/09/25/the-return-of-enda-keep-on-keepin-on/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209999</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Turn Left @ hypocrisy.com </name>
    </author>
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On September 23, the House Education and Labor Committee held hearings on Capitol Hill for HR.3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (also.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://turn-left.hypocrisy.com/2009/09/25/the-return-of-enda-keep-on-keepin-on/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NRB Leader Warns Congress of ENDA&amp;#39;s &amp;#39;Chilling&amp;#39; Effect on Christian ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.commandtheraven.com/?p=4614" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209994</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Command the Raven </name>
    </author>
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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ohio) recently introduced S. 1584 in the Senate, which is a companion bill to H.R. 3017. - From Prophecy News Watch. These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.commandtheraven.com/?p=4614&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Discrimination is Simply Un-American &#194;&#171; Main Street</title>
    <link href="http://www.workingamerica.org/blog/2009/09/25/discrimination-is-simply-un-american/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209993</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Main Street </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.workingamerica.org/blog/2009/09/25/discrimination-is-simply-un-american/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Inspired Faith, Effective Action: Act Now to Stop Employment ...</title>
    <link href="http://uuasocialjustice.blogspot.com/2009/09/act-now-to-stop-employment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209992</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inspired Faith, Effective Action </name>
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On Wednesday, September 23rd, the Labor and Education Committee of the House of Representatives held hearings for ENDA, the Employment Non Discrimination Act of 2009 (H.R. 3017), which guarantees the right to protection from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uuasocialjustice.blogspot.com/2009/09/act-now-to-stop-employment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PFLAG National Blog: PFLAG Action Alert: ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/pflag-action-alert-enda.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209991</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PFLAG National Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please visit www.thomas.gov and type in H.R. 3017 to see if your representative is a co-sponsor. If they are, please send a note to thank them, and let them know that you appreciate their work on behalf of LGBT workers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/pflag-action-alert-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Committee on Education and Labor Hears Testimony on Workplace ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.intraa.org/committee-on-education-and-labor-hears-testimony-on-workplace-discrimination/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6209990</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indiana Transgender Rights Advocacy Alliance... </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584). ENDA protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination and it is critically important. Please take swift action to pass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.intraa.org/committee-on-education-and-labor-hears-testimony-on-workplace-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Seyfarth.com: News &amp;amp; Publications - Camille Olson Quoted in &amp;lt;em ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/23303ad7-37c2-4998-a7e8-c511c8373e3f/CamilleOlsonQuotedinSHRMOnlineDebateResumesonEmploymentNon-DiscriminationAct.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6520874</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seyfarth.com: News and Publications RSS </name>
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Camille commented, &#8220;My purpose in providing this testimony is not to comment positively or negatively on whether Congress should enact H.R. 3017 into law as sound public policy. Instead, my testimony is provided as a summary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/23303ad7-37c2-4998-a7e8-c511c8373e3f/CamilleOlsonQuotedinSHRMOnlineDebateResumesonEmploymentNon-DiscriminationAct.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Family Equality Council Blog - Family Equality Council Submits ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.familyequality.org/blog//?p=1075" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6406913</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Family Equality Council Blog </name>
    </author>
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I would like to thank especially Chairman Miller, along with Ranking Member Kline, for convening this hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) (ENDA). It is imperative for this Committee and Congress to support ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familyequality.org/blog//?p=1075&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Five Hate Bills Surge Forward in Congress | Nordwave Florida</title>
    <link href="http://www.nordwave.net/florida/2009/09/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6344423</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nordwave Florida </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR 3017 and S 1584. This is ADL&amp;#39;s workplace hate bill establishing preferential rights for homosexuals and transgenders in business and possibly church-operated businesses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nordwave.net/florida/2009/09/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Five Hate Bills Surge Forward in Congress | Nordwave Florida</title>
    <link href="http://nordwave.net/florida/2009/09/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6322595</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nordwave Florida </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR 3017 and S 1584. This is ADL&amp;#39;s workplace hate bill establishing preferential rights for homosexuals and transgenders in business and possibly church-operated businesses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nordwave.net/florida/2009/09/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Camille Olson Quoted in SHRM Online&amp;quot;Debate Resumes on Employment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/23303ad7-37c2-4998-a7e8-c511c8373e3f/CamilleOlsonQuotedinemSHRMOnlineembrDebateResumesonEmploymentNonDiscriminationAct.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6275938</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seyfarth.com: News and Publications RSS </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Camille commented, &amp;quot;My purpose in providing this testimony is not to comment positively or negatively on whether Congress should enact HR 3017 into law as sound public policy. Instead, my testimony is provided as a summary distillation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/23303ad7-37c2-4998-a7e8-c511c8373e3f/CamilleOlsonQuotedinemSHRMOnlineembrDebateResumesonEmploymentNonDiscriminationAct.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bathrooms, Church Exemptions, and Lies | Catholics in Alliance for ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/node/21126" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6246769</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catholic Media Report - Opinion </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Distortion - ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot; as well as sexual orientation - complete&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/node/21126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Conservative Religious Reich Response To ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://ravenhurst-ravenhurst.blogspot.com/2009/09/conservative-religious-reich-response.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6215756</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ravenhurst </name>
    </author>
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The House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) piece of legislation designed to strip all American business owners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ravenhurst-ravenhurst.blogspot.com/2009/09/conservative-religious-reich-response.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Committee Holds Hearings On Employment Non-Discrimination Act</title>
    <link href="http://religionclause.blogspot.com/2009/09/house-committee-holds-hearings-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6215748</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Religion Clause </name>
    </author>
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Yesterday, the House Committee on Education and Labor held its first hearing on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The bill would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://religionclause.blogspot.com/2009/09/house-committee-holds-hearings-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Slant Eye For The Round Eye: Judy Chu And The Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.slanteyefortheroundeye.com/2009/09/judy-chu-and-employment-non.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6215747</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Slant Eye For The Round Eye </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Barney Frank (D-MA), the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by employers with 15 or more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.slanteyefortheroundeye.com/2009/09/judy-chu-and-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thieves in the Temple.: here&amp;#39;s where the story ends.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/09/heres-where-the-story-ends.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6210001</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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Finally, S. 1584/H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, is up in Congress again, and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force helps you support it. I can live with Sec. 4 (f), since it doesn&amp;#39;t specifically outlaw affirmative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/09/heres-where-the-story-ends.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Hearing Renews Battle for Inclusive Workplace Protections ...</title>
    <link href="http://glaadblog.org/2009/09/24/enda-hearing-renews-battle-for-inclusive-workplace-protections/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6202909</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>glaadBLOG.org </name>
    </author>
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On Wednesday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives Labor &amp;amp; Education Committee held its long-awaited hearing for the inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017). The Committee heard testimony in support of the bill from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glaadblog.org/2009/09/24/enda-hearing-renews-battle-for-inclusive-workplace-protections/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Gay Talk with Joshua: H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gaytalkwithjoshua.com/2009/09/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199693</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gay Talk with Joshua </name>
    </author>
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Frank&amp;#39;s Testimony. Posted by Joshua on 9/24/09. Labels: Barney Frank, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, enda, H.R. 3017. Rep. Barney Frank testifies at a hearing regarding H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gaytalkwithjoshua.com/2009/09/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Video: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 Hearing ...</title>
    <link href="http://maddaphobia.blogspot.com/2009/09/hearing-employment-non-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199689</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>///Maddaphobia </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
US Rep Barney Frank speaks about HR 3017 &amp;quot;ENDA&amp;quot; (Employment Non-Discrimination Act), making it illegal to deny employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In many states it is legal to discriminate on LGBT people in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maddaphobia.blogspot.com/2009/09/hearing-employment-non-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Small Business Watchdog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; &#194;&#187; Capitol Hill ...</title>
    <link href="http://weblog.sba.gov/blog-advo/?p=345" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199688</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Small Business Watchdog </name>
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House Education and Labor Committee hearing on pending legislation, H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. Where: 2175 Rayburn. Webcast: http://edlabor.house.gov/. 10:00 am Hearing. House Transportation and Infrastructure ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weblog.sba.gov/blog-advo/?p=345&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Family Equality Council Blog - Family Equality Council Submits ...</title>
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On their behalf, I appeal to members of this Committee to put H.R. 3017 on the fast track to passage. Let not one more day go by in the U.S. without protecting the ability of LGBT people to contribute to the workforce and provide for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.familyequality.org/blog/?p=1075&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cruz Lines: Wiliams Institute Study Supports Inclusive ENDA</title>
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The U.S. House of Representatives held hearings today on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA), which would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identity. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cruz-lines.blogspot.com/2009/09/wiliams-institute-study-supports.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Saperstein testifies for ENDA | Capital J | JTA - Jewish &amp;amp; Israel News</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/8937385</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>JTA - Recent News </name>
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Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, testified this morning before the House Education and Labor Committee in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (H.R. 3017), a bill that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.jta.org/politics/article/2009/09/23/1008104/saperstein-testifies-for-enda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
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Witness: Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury; 10am, House Education and Labor Committee: Hearing on H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009; 10am, Senate HELP Committee:Ryan White HIV/AIDS ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/23/1618/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 | Hearings ...</title>
    <link href="http://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/2009/09/hr-3017-employment-non-discrim.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
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      <name>Committee on Education and Labor Schedule </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/2009/09/hr-3017-employment-non-discrim.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Matters ::</title>
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Witness: Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury; 10am, House Education and Labor Committee: Hearing on H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009; 10am, Senate HELP Committee:Ryan White HIV/AIDS ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/23/1618/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislation Needed to Stop Widespread Practice of Workplace ...</title>
    <link href="http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/09/legislation-needed-to-stop-wid.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Committee on Education and Labor Press Releases </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) - who testified on behalf of the bill - and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), would prohibit employment discrimination, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://edlabor.house.gov/newsroom/2009/09/legislation-needed-to-stop-wid.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Channing Memorial Social Action Committee: News from UUA Advocacy ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6236794</id>
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      <name>Channing Memorial Social Action Committee </name>
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On Wednesday, September 23rd, the House Committee on Education and Labor held hearings on ENDA (H.R. 3017/S. 1584). Coming out as people of faith who support ENDA is crucial - it shows our elected officials that as Unitarian ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://channingsocialaction.blogspot.com/2009/09/news-from-uua-advocacy-and-witness.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rod 2.0:Beta: LIVE STREAM: House ENDA Hearing</title>
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      <name>Rod 2.0:Beta </name>
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The House Education, Labor and Pension Committee is holding hearings on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. The hearings started at 10:00ET. Stuart J. Ishimaru the acting chairman of the US Equal Employment Opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2009/09/live-stream-house-hearing-on-enda-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>planetransgender: H.R. 3017 ENDA, LIVE Committee Web Cast Sept 23</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/09/hr-3017-enda-live-committee-web-cast.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6236789</id>
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      <name>planetransgender </name>
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H.R. 3017 ENDA, LIVE Committee Web Cast Sept 23. Watch live [CLICK HERE] via web cast today&amp;#39;s hearing on ENDA in the Committee on Education and Labor. You can watch it live beginning at 10am on the committee&amp;#39;s website by clicking on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/09/hr-3017-enda-live-committee-web-cast.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA Hearing on the Hill</title>
    <link href="http://uniongal.blogspot.com/2009/09/enda-hearing-on-hill.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Women, Unions, and Our Stories </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uniongal.blogspot.com/2009/09/enda-hearing-on-hill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&amp;#39;Tis the Season</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6215754</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Brain Vomit </name>
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In non-ballot-based LGBT politics, try calling your federal representative and senators about supporting ENDA (HR 3017 and S 1584), the Employment Non-Discrimination Act that has a chance of being the first federal law explicitly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://celloshots.blogspot.com/2009/09/tis-season.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US House Committee Holds Hearing on Need for Federal Workplace ...</title>
    <link href="http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/u-s-house-committee-holds-hearing-on-need-for-federal-workplace-protections/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
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Today, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) commends the House Education and Labor Committee for holding a hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA), HR 3017. This vital legislation would provide clear ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/u-s-house-committee-holds-hearing-on-need-for-federal-workplace-protections/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Frank Urges House Committee To Support Anti-Discrimination Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://talkradionews.com/2009/09/frank-urges-house-committee-to-support-anti-discrimination-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6215750</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill, known as H.R. 3017, would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. During the hearing, Frank implored his colleagues in the House to support the legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talkradionews.com/2009/09/frank-urges-house-committee-to-support-anti-discrimination-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Liveblogging the ENDA Hearing | The Bilerico Project</title>
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Daily experiments in LGBTQ This morning is the hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, HR 3017, before the House Committee on Education and Labor. This hearing is crucial to ENDA&amp;#39;s passage. You can watch online live by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/liveblogging_the_enda_hearing.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/23/785362/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
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Geithner, Secretary, US Department of the Treasury; 10am, House Education and Labor Committee: Hearing on HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009; 10am, Senate HELP Committee:Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/23/785362/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House holds ENDA hearing</title>
    <link href="http://www.glaaforum.org/glaa_forum/2009/09/house-holds-enda-hearing.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Rep. George Miller, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, delivers an opening statement at a hearing regarding HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on September 23, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.glaaforum.org/glaa_forum/2009/09/house-holds-enda-hearing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Economic Nightmare...yet Barney Frank finds the time to... - U.S. ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US Politics Online: A Political Discussion Forum </name>
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Write this bill.. Employment Non-Discrimination (ENDA) Mr ******, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced a bill (HR3017) that would prohibit.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.uspoliticsonline.com/capitol-hill/56234-economic-nightmare-yet-barney-frank-finds-time.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>lgbtnews: House Hears Testimony on Landmark Employment Non ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6199690</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>lgbtnews </name>
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WASHINGTON - September 23 - The House Education and Labor Committee heard testimony today on H.R. 3017, a bill that would finally end workplace discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. There is also a version of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtnewsblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/house-hears-testimony-on-landmark.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Labor Law Center Blog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; ENDA Bill Debated</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Labor Law Center Blog </name>
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ENDA was introduced in the House by Representative Barney Frank of Massachusetts as H.R. 3017 in June 2009. More than 150 representatives have co-sponsored the bill. In the Senate, Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon introduced it as S. 1584 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.laborlawcenter.com/2009/09/23/enda-bill-debated/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Today in Congress</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Witness: Timothy F. Geithner, Secretary, US Department of the Treasury 10am, House Education and Labor Committee: Hearing on HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 10am, Senate HELP Committee:Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://malarkynews.com/today-in-congress-35/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Social Entrepreneur In The Making: 10 Tips for First Time Homebuyers</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Social Entrepreneur In The Making </name>
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ENDA House Committee Hearing Today - At 10 AM EDT today the House Education and Labor Committee chaired by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) will hold hearings on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimin... 1 hour ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latonyabynum.com/2009/09/10-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill on GLBT issues: ACLU, CSpan, bloggers report on ENDA testimony</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194928</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bill on GLBT issues </name>
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ACLU is reporting on the testimony before the House today on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017, S 1584. The ACLU has a support document from the LCCR, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, link here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://billonglbt.blogspot.com/2009/09/aclu-cspan-bloggers-report-on-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TransGriot: ENDA House Committee Hearing Today</title>
    <link href="http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2009/09/enda-house-committee-hearing-today.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194927</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TransGriot </name>
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George Miller (D-CA) will hold hearings on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. ENDA is the proposed legislation introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) that would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2009/09/enda-house-committee-hearing-today.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blogs For Victory &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Wednesday Open Thread</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Blogs For Victory </name>
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The House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) piece of legislation designed to strip all American business owners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogsforvictory.com/2009/09/23/wednesday-open-thread-6/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: Rabbi Saperstein&amp;#39;s ENDA Testimony</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2009/09/rabbi_sapersteins_enda_testimo.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194925</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
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The current version of ENDA, H.R. 3017, contains the religious exemption that passed on the floor two years ago with the support of Minority Leader Boehner and other leadership of the Republican Party including Reps. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2009/09/rabbi_sapersteins_enda_testimo.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Hears Testimony on Landmark ENDA : Gay News from Gay Agenda ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gayagenda.com/2009/09/house-hears-testimony-on-landmark-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194924</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gay News from Gay Agenda - GayAgenda.com </name>
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The House Education and Labor Committee heard testimony today on H.R. 3017, a bill that would finally end workplace discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. There is also a version of that bill, the Employment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gayagenda.com/2009/09/house-hears-testimony-on-landmark-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>lgbtnews: ADL Welcomes House Hearings On Trailblazing Workplace ...</title>
    <link href="http://lgbtnewsblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/adl-welcomes-house-hearings-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194923</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>lgbtnews </name>
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The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) welcomed today&amp;#39;s House Education and Labor Committee hearings on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA).T. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would extend ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lgbtnewsblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/adl-welcomes-house-hearings-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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speaks at the committee hearing for, H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Frank says, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Let me just say to my colleagues. There&amp;#39;s nothing to be afraid of. These are our fellow human beings. They&amp;#39;re not asking you for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talkradionews.com/2009/09/rep-frank-defends-anti-discrimination-legislation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Judy Chu co-sponsors Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...</title>
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Barney Frank (D-MA), the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by employers with 15 or more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.apaforprogress.org/judy-chu-co-sponsors-employment-non-discrimination-act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressional hearing on ENDA: great success! | The Bilerico Project</title>
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Against all of that comes H.R. 3017 and similar measures, which can claim to have newly-minted a set of sexual orientation and gender-identity privileges which, at most, are just a few decades old in their very recent cultural currency. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/congressional_hearing_on_enda_great_success.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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~Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, House Committee on Education and Labor, September 23, 2009 Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin Testimony on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017) House Committee on Education &amp;amp; Labor Hearing - September ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13147/congresswoman-tammy-baldwin-testimony-on-enda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homeschool Patriot Blog &#194;&#187; Calls Needed to Stop Employment Non ...</title>
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Although H.R. 3017 includes an exemption for religious organizations, this religious exemption could lead to courts making a determination if a certain employee was hired to perform work of a religious nature, or if the business or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homeschoolpatriot.net/?p=786&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>planetransgender: Relgious broadcaster (NRB) Only opposing voice ...</title>
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Mr Parshell who said he represents &amp;quot;Christian broadcasters&amp;quot; testified that he believes HR 3017 would would unfairly subject the profit and not for profit religious radio stations to additional litigation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/09/relgious-broadcaster-nrb-only-opposing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAblog Gay | A great people deserve their rights: House ...</title>
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House Hearing on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Posted by Joe Sudbay (DC) at 10:01 AM. The House Education and Labor Committee hearing on ENDA begins at 10:00. The witness list is here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gay.americablog.com/2009/09/house-hearing-on-hr-3017-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rev. Steve&amp;#39;s Cyber-Pulpit: Video: Ricky Gervais interview National ...</title>
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ENDA Hearings to Begin Tomorrow - 9/22/09-by Paula Brooks A full committee hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), will begin tomorrow at the Rayburn House Office Buil... Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reverandsteve.blogspot.com/2009/09/video-ricky-gervais-interview-national.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TableTalkSpot: ENDA - Here It Comes . . .</title>
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Today, the House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) bill that will be a nightmare for business owners in general ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://terrytabletalk.blogspot.com/2009/09/enda-here-it-comes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. House Holds Hearing on ENDA | TTPC</title>
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Tomorrow morning, Wednesday, September 23, the Committee on Education and Labor of the United States House of Representatives will hold a full committee hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA, H.R. 3017), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ttgpac.com/2009/09/22/u-s-house-holds-hearing-on-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Emerging Homosexual Agenda</title>
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23, the House Education and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA (H.R. 3017). This innocuously titled bill could force employers to hire homosexuals and individuals who claim any one of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://erlc.com/article/the-emerging-homosexual-agenda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Emerging Homosexual Agenda</title>
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    <author>
      <name>The Ethics &amp;amp; Religious Liberty Commission... </name>
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23, the House Education and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA (HR 3017). This innocuously titled bill could force employers to hire homosexuals and individuals who claim any one of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://erlc.com/article/the-emerging-homosexual-agenda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Seyfarth.com: News &amp;amp; Publications - Camille Olson Quoted in &amp;lt;em ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/343a6b69-8333-4b1a-b451-c47026741260/CamilleOlsonQuotedinemLaw360andWorkforceManagementembrArticlesHighlightCamillesTestimonyonENDALegislationbeforeHouseCommittee.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6246768</id>
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The articles discussed a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor to consider H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA). Camille served as a committee witness at the hearing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seyfarth.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/news_pub.news_pub_detail/object_id/343a6b69-8333-4b1a-b451-c47026741260/CamilleOlsonQuotedinemLaw360andWorkforceManagementembrArticlesHighlightCamillesTestimonyonENDALegislationbeforeHouseCommittee.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Labor Committee to Hold Hearing on the Employment Non ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6246765</id>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 3017), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/house-labor-committee-to-hold-hearing-on-the-employment-non-discrimination-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: ENDA - Here We Go Again!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6215751</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Pro-family Americans need to be at least as concerned about the symbolism as the substance of the &amp;quot;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot; (H.R. 3017), which would extend civil rights protections to homosexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/09/enda-here-we-go-again.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA cometh</title>
    <link href="http://hunterforjustice.typepad.com/hunter_of_justice/2009/09/enda-cometh.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6215749</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>hunter of justice </name>
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This year&amp;#39;s version of ENDA is HR 3017. It prohibits gender identity as well as sexual orientation as a basis of discrimination. In other respects, it is essentially the same as the version of ENDA that passed the House two years ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hunterforjustice.typepad.com/hunter_of_justice/2009/09/enda-cometh.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Let Employers Set Their Own Standards of Behavior and Dress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6215741</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Good Government </name>
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The House Education and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on HR 3017, the &amp;quot;Employment Non-Discrimination Act&amp;quot; (ENDA). This bill would interfere with private employers&amp;#39; rights to set their own standards for employment to an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://goodgovernmentga.blogspot.com/2009/09/let-employers-set-their-own-standards.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rev. Steve&amp;#39;s Cyber-Pulpit: Mackenzie Phillips &amp;quot;Shocking&amp;quot; Family Secret</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6209998</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Rev. Steve's Cyber-Pulpit </name>
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ENDA Hearings to Begin Tomorrow - 9/22/09-by Paula Brooks A full committee hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), will begin tomorrow at the Rayburn House Office Buil... Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reverandsteve.blogspot.com/2009/09/mackenzie-phillips-shocking-family.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Action Alert: Pass ENDA in 2009! &#194;&#171; NCLR Blog: Out for Justice</title>
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      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584). ENDA protects lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from job discrimination and it is critically important. Please take swift action to pass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/action-alert-pass-enda-in-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bathrooms, Church Exemptions, and Lies: Five ways the religious ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
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Distortion - ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot; as well as sexual orientation - complete&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=278046&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>religious right watch: Religious Right lies about ENDA</title>
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Distortion: ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot;.... It would mean your child&amp;#39;s teache&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.religiousrightwatch.com/2009/09/religious-right-lies-about-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rod 2.0:Beta: House HELP Committee to Begin ENDA Hearings on Wednesday</title>
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On Wednesday: The House Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will begin hearings on HR 3017, the trans-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The chair is Rep. George Miller (D-CA). Rep. Barney Frank is the sponsor and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2009/09/house-help-committee-to-begin-enda-hearings-on-wednesday.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TransOhio: ENDA - Full Committee Hearing - Tomorrow, Wednesday ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6194922</id>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transohio.blogspot.com/2009/09/enda-full-committee-hearing-tomorrow.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) piece of legislation designed to strip all American business owners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thelastcrusade.org/2009/09/22/obama-legislation-set-to-strip-christians-and-business-owners-of-constitutional-rights/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How class actions get invented</title>
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From the House Education and Labor Committee, an announcement of a hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, &amp;quot;H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009&amp;quot;: U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/how-class-actions-get-invented/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The House Education and Labor Committee will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the &amp;quot;Employment Non- Discrimination Act&amp;quot; (ENDA). This bill would interfere with private employers&amp;#39; rights to set their own standards for employment to an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chpponline.blogspot.com/2009/09/chpp-daily-brief-september-22-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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September 22, 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; On September 23, the House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) bill that will be a nightmare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pnaction.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA): Threatens Christians &amp;amp; Business OwnersSeptember 22, 2009 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; On September 23, the House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mylaymanslaw.com/2009/09/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA Hearing Tomorrow! &#194;&#171; ENDAblog</title>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would prohibit employment discrimination, preferential treatment, and retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://endablog.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/enda-hearing-tomorrow/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Echelon Magazine Blog: FRANK TO TESTIFY ABOUT THE EMPLOYMENT NON ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The legislation, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), would extend existing federal employment laws which prohibit job discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, and disability. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/09/frank-to-testify-about-employment-non.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Perversity or Perish! Freedom, Be Damned! | No Compromise when you ...</title>
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The House Committee on Education and Labor will hold a hearing on HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), an LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) piece of legislation designed to strip all American business owners ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nocompromisemedia.com/2009/09/22/obama-legislation-set-to-strip-christians-and-business-owners-of-constitutional-rights/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA Hearings to Begin Tomorrow - Lez Get Real</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6187347</id>
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A full committee hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017), will begin tomorrow at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington DC at 10:00 AM. The bill, introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), would prohibit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lezgetreal.com/?p=21785&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: Bathrooms, Church Exemptions, and Lies: Five ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Distortion - ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot; as well as sexual orientation - complete&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/13114/bathrooms-church-exemptions-and-lies-five-ways-the-religious-right-misrepresents-enda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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House Committee will hold hearing on ENDA this Wednesday - HR 3017, the inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), will have its House hearing on Wednesday before the Education and Labor Committee, chaired... 12 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americablog.com/2009/09/airlines-vow-to-reduce-carbon-footprint.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dispatch from the Front: The Week of September 21</title>
    <link href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/09/21/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-september-21/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-21T08:25:33Z</updated>
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It&#8217;s the season for health care in Washington, United Nations confabulation in NYC, G20 palavering in Pittsburgh, and the autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.   President Obama spends time in NYC this week, ubiquitizing with David Letterman tonight&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/09/21/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-september-21/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>five hate bills surge forward in congress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6215752</id>
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employment non-discrimination act (enda) hr 3017 and s 1584. this is adl&amp;#39;s workplace hate bill establishing preferential rights for homosexuals and transgenders in business and possibly church-operated businesses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congresscheck.com/2009/09/21/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unpaid interns who need to be paid</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6194935</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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From the House Education and Labor Committee, an announcement of a hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, &amp;quot;H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009&amp;quot;: U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/unpaid-interns-who-need-to-be-paid/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Five Hate Bills Surge Forward In Congress | Republic Broadcasting ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR 3017 and S 1584. This is ADL&amp;#39;s workplace hate bill establishing preferential rights for homosexuals and transgenders in business and possibly church-operated businesses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://republicbroadcasting.org/?p=4482&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PointofLaw.com | PointOfLaw Forum: Proposing an expansion of anti ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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From the House Education and Labor Committee, an announcement of a hearing at 10 am Wednesday, &amp;quot;HR 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009&amp;quot;: US Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pointoflaw.com/archives/2009/09/proposing-an-ex.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House ENDA Committee Hearings Start Wednesday: Salted With ENDA ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/house_enda_committee_starting_hearings_wednesday_s.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179903</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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There are currently 159 co-sponsors of ENDA, HR 3017, in the House. Co-sponsorship is important because it means that Congressmember is solidly behind the bill and can be counted upon to vote in support. Another 20 Congressmembers have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/house_enda_committee_starting_hearings_wednesday_s.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Five Hate Bills Surge Forward In Congress | DoomDaily</title>
    <link href="http://www.doomdaily.com/2009/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179902</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DoomDaily </name>
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Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR 3017 and S 1584. This is ADL&amp;#39;s workplace hate bill establishing preferential rights for homosexuals and transgenders in business and possibly church-operated businesses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.doomdaily.com/2009/five-hate-bills-surge-forward-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters: Bathrooms, Churches, and Lies ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179901</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Distortion - ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot; as well as sexual orientation - complete&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2009/09/bathrooms-churches-and-lies-five-ways.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAblog Gay | A great people deserve their rights: House ...</title>
    <link href="http://gay.americablog.com/2009/09/house-committee-will-hold-hearing-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179900</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AMERICAblog Gay | A great people deserve... </name>
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HR 3017, the inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), will have its House hearing on Wednesday before the Education and Labor Committee. Barney Frank is the sponsor and there are currently 159 cosponsors for this legislation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gay.americablog.com/2009/09/house-committee-will-hold-hearing-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Religious Action Center - Sept. 21, 2009 - Workplace ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Take Action: Urge your Members of Congress to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (H.R. 3017 / S. 1584). The Capitol Switchboard can be reached at 202.224.3121, or you can send an e-mail. For more information, contact ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rac.org/Articles/index.cfm?id=3632&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Religious Action Center - Sept. 21, 2009 - Workplace ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6236792</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WLU </name>
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Take Action: Urge your Members of Congress to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (H.R. 3017 / S. 1584). The Capitol Switchboard can be reached at 202.224.3121, or you can send an e-mail. For more information, contact ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rac.org/Articles/index.cfm?id=3632&amp;amp;pge_prg_id=10692&amp;amp;pge_id=2567&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Religious Action Center - Sept. 21, 2009 - Workplace ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6194933</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WLU </name>
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Take Action: Urge your Members of Congress to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (H.R. 3017 / S. 1584). The Capitol Switchboard can be reached at 202.224.3121, or you can send an e-mail. For more information, contact ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.rac.org/~r/wlu/~3/yGs6VLqnJlw/index.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>If you&amp;#39;re not reading Point of Law</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6179908</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Overlawyered </name>
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From the House Education and Labor Committee, an announcement of a hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, &amp;quot;H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009&amp;quot;: U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlawyered.com/2009/09/if-youre-not-reading-point-of-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rev. Steve&amp;#39;s Cyber-Pulpit: Video: Rachel Maddow Interviews Cleve ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6194934</id>
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Liveblogging the ENDA Hearing - This morning is the hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, H.R. 3017, before the House Committee on Education and Labor. This hearing ... The New Civil Rights Movement ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://reverandsteve.blogspot.com/2009/09/video-rachel-maddow-interviews-cleve.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>In the Nation&amp;#39;s Capital &#226;&#8364;&#8220; By Mark R. Kerr &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Tucson Citizen ...</title>
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HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), will be taken up by the House Education &amp;amp; Labor Committee (HELC) on Wednesday, September 23, which...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona.newsoverviews.net/in-the-nation%E2%80%99s-capital-%E2%80%93-by-mark-r-kerr-tucson-citizen/8096&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA and the Path to Same-Sex Marriage | The Heritage Foundation</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
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-bin/bdquery/z?d111:H.R.3017:. When ENDA was debated and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007, lawmakers considered but rejected a proposal to include more explicit language that would have specifically prohibited courts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2009/09/enda-and-the-path-to-same-sex-marriage&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA and the Path to Same-Sex Marriage | The Heritage Foundation</title>
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-bin/bdquery/z?d111:H.R.3017:. When ENDA was debated and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007, lawmakers considered but rejected a proposal to include more explicit language that would have specifically prohibited courts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Reports/2009/09/ENDA-and-the-Path-to-Same-Sex-Marriage&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA and the Path to Same-Sex Marriage</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6275939</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
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-bin/bdquery/z?d111:H.R.3017:. When ENDA was debated and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007, lawmakers considered but rejected a proposal to include more explicit language that would have specifically prohibited courts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/religion/bg2317.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) of 2009 - Political ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House Education &amp;amp; Labor Committee is expected to hear testimony on the bill &#226;&#8364;&#8221; H.R. 3017 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; on Sept. 23. President Barack Obama is on record supporting ENDA. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would supposedly provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalmercenaries.com/?p=673&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ENDA and the Path to Same-Sex Marriage</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Heritage Foundation Papers </name>
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bdquery/z?d111:H.R.3017:. [2]Both the Senate and House versions of ENDA would define &amp;quot;sexual orientation&amp;quot; as &amp;quot;homosexuality,&amp;quot; &amp;quot;bisexuality,&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;heterosexuality.&amp;quot; S. 1584, &#194;&#167; 3(a)(9); H.R. 3017, &#194;&#167; 3(a)(9). [3]Wi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heritage.org/Research/Religion/bg2317.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>sitfu.com: How ENDA Ends Workplace Freedom</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>sitfu.com </name>
    </author>
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Tell them: &amp;quot;Please do not vote for the freedom-destroying Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017/S.1584.&amp;quot; Your calls will encourage Republicans to fight ENDA and intimidate Democrats from moving it forward too quickly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sitfu.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-enda-ends-workplace-freedom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>sitfu.com: How ENDA Ends Workplace Freedom</title>
    <link href="http://www.sitfu.com/2009/09/how-enda-ends-workplace-freedom.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6134831</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>sitfu.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Tell them: &amp;quot;Please do not vote for the freedom-destroying Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), H.R. 3017/S.1584.&amp;quot; Your calls will encourage Republicans to fight ENDA and intimidate Democrats from moving it forward too quickly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sitfu.com/2009/09/how-enda-ends-workplace-freedom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama LGBT Hat Trick &#194;&#171; Off Route &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Recalculating</title>
    <link href="http://offroute.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/obama-lgbt-hat-trick/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6134830</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Off Route - Recalculating </name>
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The bill (H.R. 3017) specifically exempts religious organizations, and according to a popular LGBT blog post by Dr. Jillian T. Weiss this extends to religious oriented businesses, schools and camps. It does not extend to secular ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://offroute.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/obama-lgbt-hat-trick/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PFOX-ExGays</title>
    <link href="http://pfox-exgays.blogspot.com/2009/09/pfox-note-federal-employee-larry.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6125182</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PFOX-ExGays </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Send an E-mail your members of congress today and urge politely, but firmly, that they oppose H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584: the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). It&amp;#39;s especially important for lawmakers to hear from business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pfox-exgays.blogspot.com/2009/09/pfox-note-federal-employee-larry.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Why I Stand for Transgender Rights &#194;&#171; Peterson Toscano&amp;#39;s A Musing</title>
    <link href="http://petersontoscano.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/why-i-stand-for-transgender-rights/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6125180</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Peterson Toscano's A Musing </name>
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I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584). ENDA protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination and it is critically important. Please take swift action to pass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://petersontoscano.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/why-i-stand-for-transgender-rights/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Small Business Watchdog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; &#194;&#187; Capitol Hill ...</title>
    <link href="http://weblog.sba.gov/blog-advo/?p=327" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6125179</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Small Business Watchdog </name>
    </author>
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10:00 am Hearing. House Education and Labor Committee hearing on pending legislation, H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. Where: 2175 Rayburn. Webcast: http://edlabor.house.gov/. Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments &#194;&#187; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weblog.sba.gov/blog-advo/?p=327&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Articles- Collected Articles For The Transgender Community ...</title>
    <link href="http://transvisiontricity.org/articleblog/2009/09/14/urgent-message-tell-congress-we-need-enda-now/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-14:/commentary/6116271</id>
    <updated>2009-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Articles- Collected Articles For The Transgende... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584). ENDA protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination and it is critically important. Please take swift action to pass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transvisiontricity.org/articleblog/2009/09/14/urgent-message-tell-congress-we-need-enda-now/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House ENDA Hearing Set &#194;&#171; NCLR Blog: Out for Justice</title>
    <link href="http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/house-enda-hearing-set/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6125181</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
No ENDA hearing has been scheduled in the Senate yet. Details on the House hearing below: H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. Full Committee Hearing 10 a.m., September 23, 2009 2175 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/house-enda-hearing-set/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>North Dakota&amp;#39;s Conrad: Legislator of the Day | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/north_dakotas_conrad_legislator_of_the_day.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6116269</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
You can call him at 701-224-0355 to support HR 3017. Share. Like what you read? Subscribe to The Bilerico Project by Email. Want others to read it too? Use the buttons and links here to share this entry with others. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/north_dakotas_conrad_legislator_of_the_day.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rod 2.0:Beta: NYT Editorial on ENDA: &amp;quot;Lobby Senators to Get On Board&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2009/09/nyt-editorial-on-enda-lobby-senators-to-get-on-board.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6116270</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rod 2.0:Beta </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House Education and Labor Committee will hold a full committee hearing on the transgender-inclusive H.R. 3017 on September 23. No ENDA hearing has been scheduled in the Senate yet. &amp;quot;So, far, besides the original sponsor, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rodonline.typepad.com/rodonline/2009/09/nyt-editorial-on-enda-lobby-senators-to-get-on-board.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>&#194;&#183; ENDA 2009 HR 3017 / S. 1584 Conference Call Update</title>
    <link href="http://beckscafe.com/2009/09/13/enda-2009-hr-3017-s-1584-conference-call-update/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-12:/commentary/6116268</id>
    <updated>2009-09-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3017 is the designation for ENDA in our House of Representatives; The Education and Labor Committee will discuss the bill in September but there is no solid date. Where there is a date they will publicize it; The hearing will have at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://beckscafe.com/2009/09/13/enda-2009-hr-3017-s-1584-conference-call-update/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>That&amp;#39;s My Congress &#187; Caucus Update: LGBT Equality Caucus Activity ...</title>
    <link href="http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/09/12/update-lgbt-equality-caucus-activity-july-september-2009/comment-page-1/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6479539</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>That's My Congress </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3017, to outlaw discrimination in hiring on the basis of sexual orientation &#8212; 2 more caucus cosponsors, no actions. H.Con.Res. 92, declaring support for the National Day of Silence on anti-gay bullying &#8212; no more caucus cosponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/09/12/update-lgbt-equality-caucus-activity-july-september-2009/comment-page-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>That&amp;#39;s My Congress &#194;&#187; Caucus Update: LGBT Equality Caucus Activity ...</title>
    <link href="http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/09/12/update-lgbt-equality-caucus-activity-july-september-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-11:/commentary/6098511</id>
    <updated>2009-09-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>That's My Congress </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3017, to outlaw discrimination in hiring on the basis of sexual orientation &#226;&#8364;&#8221; 2 more caucus cosponsors, no actions. H.Con.Res. 92, declaring support for the National Day of Silence on anti-gay bullying &#226;&#8364;&#8221; no more caucus cosponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/09/12/update-lgbt-equality-caucus-activity-july-september-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TransOhio: Our Time Is Now. Right Now. ENDA and Ohio&amp;#39;s EHEA.</title>
    <link href="http://transohio.blogspot.com/2009/09/our-time-is-now-right-now-enda-and.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6087067</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TransOhio </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am calling in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S. 1584). ENDA protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from job discrimination and it is critically important. Please take swift action to pass ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transohio.blogspot.com/2009/09/our-time-is-now-right-now-enda-and.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to Counter Religious Right Lies about ENDA &#194;&#171; Women Born ...</title>
    <link href="http://womenborntranssexual.com/2009/09/09/how-to-counter-religious-right-lies-about-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6179907</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Women Born Transsexual </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
AFA &#226;&#8364;&#8220; ENDA (H.R. 2981 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R. 3017 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; S. 1584) has been changed from the &#226;&#8364;&#339;gay-only&#226;&#8364;* version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &#226;&#8364;&#339;gender identity&#226;&#8364;* as well as sexual orientation &#226;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://womenborntranssexual.com/2009/09/09/how-to-counter-religious-right-lies-about-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: Talking points to counter religious right lies ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12880/talking-points-to-counter-religious-right-lies-about-enda" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6068838</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am posting the talking points and including a refutation with each one: AFA - ENDA (HR 2981 - HR 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12880/talking-points-to-counter-religious-right-lies-about-enda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House ENDA hearing this month: FL Sen Bill Nelson next target ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/house_enda_hearing_this_month_fl_sen_bill_nelson_n.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-08:/commentary/6068837</id>
    <updated>2009-09-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project | Florida </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Rep. Alan Boyd, a Democrat, voted yes on hate crimes bills in 07 and 09, but he abstained on ENDA in 2007. He has not yet given out his position on HR3017. Call him at 850-561-3979 to support HR 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/house_enda_hearing_this_month_fl_sen_bill_nelson_n.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters: How to counter religius right ...</title>
    <link href="http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-counter-religius-right-lies.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-07:/commentary/6060172</id>
    <updated>2009-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Holy Bullies and Headless Monsters </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &amp;quot;gay-only&amp;quot; version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &amp;quot;gender identity&amp;quot; as well as sexual orientation - complete with special&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://holybulliesandheadlessmonsters.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-counter-religius-right-lies.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Employee Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 calls for action | True ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.trueignorance.com/2009/09/07/employee-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-calls-for-action/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-06:/commentary/6051834</id>
    <updated>2009-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>True Ignorance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Send an E-mail your members of congress today and urge politely, but firmly, that they oppose H.R. 2981 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R. 3017 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; S. 1584: the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). It&amp;#39;s especially important for lawmakers to hear from business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trueignorance.com/2009/09/07/employee-non-discrimination-act-of-2009-calls-for-action/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congresswoman Jackie Speier visits SF LGBT Community Center ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=272073" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/6038366</id>
    <updated>2009-09-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
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... including H.R. 1024, the Uniting American Families Act; H.R. 1283, the Military Readiness Enhancement Act; H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act; and H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/content-detail.cfm?ID=272073&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ColoradoPols.com:: My Coffee with Jared</title>
    <link href="http://coloradopols.com/diary/10226/my-coffee-with-jared" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6107039</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ColoradoPols.com - Recommended Diaries </name>
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    <content type="html">
I know he has responded on Pols with a decent regularity, so if he happens to stop by, I would love for him to address the likelihood of passage in this present congress for those two bills (HR 3017, HR 1319). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coloradopols.com/diary/10226/my-coffee-with-jared&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ColoradoPols.com:: My Coffee with Jared</title>
    <link href="http://www.coloradopols.com/diary/10226/my-coffee-with-jared" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6051833</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ColoradoPols.com - Recommended Diaries </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I know he has responded on Pols with a decent regularity, so if he happens to stop by, I would love for him to address the likelihood of passage in this present congress for those two bills (HR 3017, HR 1319). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coloradopols.com/diary/10226/my-coffee-with-jared&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Work place is the wrong place for sexual politics ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanconservativedaily.com/2009/09/enda-work-place-is-the-wrong-place-for-sexual-politics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6027165</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Conservative Daily </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA (H.R. 2981 - H.R. 3017 - S. 1584) has been changed from the &#226;&#8364;&#339;gay-only&#226;&#8364;* version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &#226;&#8364;&#339;gender identity&#226;&#8364;* as well as sexual orientation - complete with special&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanconservativedaily.com/2009/09/enda-work-place-is-the-wrong-place-for-sexual-politics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Work place is the wrong place for sexual politics :Amish ...</title>
    <link href="http://amishhooligan.org/2009/09/03/enda-work-place-is-the-wrong-place-for-sexual-politics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6019749</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Amish Hooligan </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Send an E-mail your members of congress today and urge politely, but firmly, that they oppose H.R. 2981 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R. 3017 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; S. 1584: the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). It&amp;#39;s especially important for lawmakers to hear from business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amishhooligan.org/2009/09/03/enda-work-place-is-the-wrong-place-for-sexual-politics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Another liberal law | Maui Conservatives</title>
    <link href="http://mauiconservatives.com/2009/09/03/another-liberal-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-02:/commentary/6019748</id>
    <updated>2009-09-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Maui Conservatives </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA (H.R. 2981 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R. 3017 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; S. 1584) has been changed from the &#226;&#8364;&#339;gay-only&#226;&#8364;* version the House passed in 2007 to include language banning job discrimination based on &#226;&#8364;&#339;gender identity&#226;&#8364;* as well as sexual orientation &#226;&#8364;&#8220; comple&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mauiconservatives.com/2009/09/03/another-liberal-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Transfofa em Blog</title>
    <link href="http://transfofa.blogspot.com/2009/09/espana-un-transexual-se-inscribe-como.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-01:/commentary/5998942</id>
    <updated>2009-09-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transfofa em Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This is part two of a series of posts analyzing ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as H.R.3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives, and S.1584 in the Senate. [USA] [Blog/Commentary] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transfofa.blogspot.com/2009/09/espana-un-transexual-se-inscribe-como.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: During World War II &#226;&#8364;&#8220; part i</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/09/during-world-war-ii-part-i.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998941</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
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Legal Analysis of ENDA, Section 3 (a)(4)(A): Employers - This is part two of a series of posts analyzing ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as H.R.3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives, and S.... 4 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/09/during-world-war-ii-part-i.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>West Virginia&amp;#39;s Byrd and Rockefeller: Legislators of the Day | The ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-31:/commentary/5998940</id>
    <updated>2009-08-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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Call Representative Mollohan at 304-292-3019 to support H.R.3017 in the House (click here for email). Share. Like what you read? Subscribe to The Bilerico Project by Email. Want others to read it too? Use the buttons and links here to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/09/west_virginias_byrd_rockefeller_and_mollohan_legis.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: The New York Times Explains One Reason Why A ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12729/the-new-york-times-explains-one-reason-why-a-fully-inclusive-enda-is-likely-this-year" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-28:/commentary/5983998</id>
    <updated>2009-08-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
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You just tell &amp;#39;em in your own words why HR 3017 is important to you and yours. The U.S. Representative or Senator chosen will be someone who is unconfirmed in their support of ENDA. It will not be those who have confirmed their support, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12729/the-new-york-times-explains-one-reason-why-a-fully-inclusive-enda-is-likely-this-year&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PFLAG National Blog: Action Alert: Voice Your Support for ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://blog.pflag.org/2009/08/action-alert-voice-your-support-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/6363968</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PFLAG National Blog </name>
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Earlier this summer, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was introduced in both the House (H.R. 3017) and the Senate (S. 1584). This legislation will expand the scope of the existing federal law that prohibits employment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.pflag.org/2009/08/action-alert-voice-your-support-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/08/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_28.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5978513</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GLBTQ </name>
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Earlier this summer, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was introduced in both the House (HR 3017) and the Senate (S. 1584). This legislation will expand the scope of the existing federal law that prohibits employment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/08/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_28.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>BELLEVILLE~ Contact Rep. Jerry Costello on ENDA! - Colby Kluthe&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendId=408044955&amp;amp;blogId=507721705" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5967638</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BellevillePride.Com's MySpace Blog </name>
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The U.S. House and Senate recently introduced an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (&#226;&#8364;&#339;ENDA&#226;&#8364;* - H.R. 3017, S. 1584). This legislation would address discrimination in the workplace by making it illegal to fire, refuse to hire, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&amp;amp;friendId=408044955&amp;amp;blogId=507721705&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>PFLAG National Blog: Action Alert: Voice Your Support for ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/action-alert-voice-your-support-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-27:/commentary/5967636</id>
    <updated>2009-08-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PFLAG National Blog </name>
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Earlier this summer, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was introduced in both the House (H.R. 3017) and the Senate (S. 1584). This legislation will expand the scope of the existing federal law that prohibits employment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/action-alert-voice-your-support-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SHOCK: National Equality March Will Not Demand Marriage Equality ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.queerty.com/shock-national-equality-march-will-not-demand-marriage-equality-dadt-repeal-20090827/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/6009976</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queerty </name>
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I know&#226;&#8364;&#166; the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1283) and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (S. 1584/H.R. 3017) have both been referred to committee&#226;&#8364;&#166; but how many bills actually make it OUT of committee when ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queerty.com/shock-national-equality-march-will-not-demand-marriage-equality-dadt-repeal-20090827/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legal Analysis of ENDA, Section 3 (a)(4)(A): Employers</title>
    <link href="http://transworkplace.blogspot.com/2009/08/legal-analysis-of-enda-section-3-a4a.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5967637</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transgender Workplace Diversity </name>
    </author>
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This is part two of a series of posts analyzing ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as HR3017 in the US House of Representatives, and S.1584 in the Senate. In this post, I analyze Section 3(a)(4), which contains the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transworkplace.blogspot.com/2009/08/legal-analysis-of-enda-section-3-a4a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lavender Wolves: John Cornyn: Idiot, Liar, or Both?</title>
    <link href="http://rallianceblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/john-cornyn-idiot-liar-or-both.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-26:/commentary/5958341</id>
    <updated>2009-08-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Lavender Wolves </name>
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As you may know, the H.R. 3017 was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 24, 2009. This legislation would create a comprehensive federal prohibition of employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rallianceblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/john-cornyn-idiot-liar-or-both.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Ewa K&#197;&#8218;obukowska (1946 - ) athlete.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-24:/commentary/6009977</id>
    <updated>2009-08-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
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Legal Analysis of ENDA, Section 3 (a)(4)(A): Employers - This is part two of a series of posts analyzing ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as H.R.3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives, and S.... 6 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/08/ewa-kobukowska-1946-athlete.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Stella Walsh (Olson) (1911 &#226;&#8364;&#8220;1980 ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/6079132</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
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Legal Analysis of ENDA, Section 3 (a)(4)(A): Employers - This is part two of a series of posts analyzing ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as H.R.3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives, and S.... 1 week ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/08/stella-walsh-olson-1911-1980-athlete.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Daily Update &#226;&#8364;&#8221; 24 August 2009</title>
    <link href="http://michaelseite.net/blog/?p=507" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-23:/commentary/5967639</id>
    <updated>2009-08-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Currently a lot of talk is going on around conservative news organizations and blogs about the proposed Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR3017). This bill, which will probably be passed when our renegade congress returns to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michaelseite.net/blog/?p=507&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Santhi Soundarajan (1981 - ) athlete.</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/08/santhi-soundarajan-1981-athlete.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-22:/commentary/5991428</id>
    <updated>2009-08-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
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Legal Analysis of ENDA, Section 3 (a)(4)(A): Employers - This is part two of a series of posts analyzing ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as H.R.3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives, and S.... 4 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/08/santhi-soundarajan-1981-athlete.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>T-Central: TransAfrica</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/6027166</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>T-Central </name>
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Legal Analysis of ENDA, Section 3 (a)(4)(A): Employers - This is part two of a series of posts analyzing ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as H.R.3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives, and S.... 4 days ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://t-central.blogspot.com/2009/08/transafrica.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support LGBT Equality - Take Action on ENDA! | Action Left</title>
    <link href="http://www.revivingliberalism.com/action-left/?p=1154" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5958342</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Action Left </name>
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We have the unique opportunity to take action to correct this wrong by helping to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. ENDA, H.R. 3017 in the House and S. 1584 in the Senate, extends fair employment practices to the LGBT ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.revivingliberalism.com/action-left/?p=1154&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support LGBT Equality - Take Action on ENDA! | Action Left</title>
    <link href="http://www.revivingliberalism.com/action-left/support-lgbt-equality-take-action-on-enda/2009/08/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5928588</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Action Left </name>
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We have the unique opportunity to take action to correct this wrong by helping to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. ENDA, H.R. 3017 in the House and S. 1584 in the Senate, extends fair employment practices to the LGBT ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.revivingliberalism.com/action-left/support-lgbt-equality-take-action-on-enda/2009/08/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>COP: 24/7 CorneliusOnpoint: Mid Week Swing Out</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-18:/commentary/5900809</id>
    <updated>2009-08-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>COP: 24/7 CorneliusOnpoint </name>
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Picado in March 2001. Please call him at 501-324-5941 to support HR 3017.The other three Arkansas Representatives, Marion Berry, John Boozman, and Mike Ross, all voted against ENDA in 2007. Posted by Cornelius Jr. at 6:37 AM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corneliusonpoint.blogspot.com/2009/08/mid-week-swing-out.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO &amp;amp; GOP Senate Candidate): Hypocrite Extraordinaire</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/6060173</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Liberal&amp;#39;s Hit List </name>
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HR 3017, the Employee Non-Discrimination Act or 2009, was introduced by Congressman Barney Frank on June 24, 2009. This measure would prohibit certain entities from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender transition. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aliberals-hitlist.blogspot.com/2009/08/rep-roy-blunt-r-mo-gop-senate-candidate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ENDA support...but can you please drop the transgenders ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/ill_support_enda_if_you_drop_the_transgenders_flor.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5880744</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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But tell him to support HR 3017. Tell him that workplace fairness includes all of us, not just some. Explain to him that our movement is about freedom to be ourselves, not to be put in a slightly larger box. Tell him to learn about what ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/ill_support_enda_if_you_drop_the_transgenders_flor.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>AMERICAblog Gay | A great people deserve their rights: Rep. Roy ...</title>
    <link href="http://gay.americablog.com/2009/08/rep-roy-blunt-r-mo-and-gop-senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-17:/commentary/5880743</id>
    <updated>2009-08-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AMERICAblog Gay | A great people deserve... </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employee Non-Discrimination Act or 2009, was introduced by Congressman Barney Frank on June 24, 2009. This measure would prohibit certain entities from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gay.americablog.com/2009/08/rep-roy-blunt-r-mo-and-gop-senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pushing Rope: Florida Congressional Delegation on LGBT Bill</title>
    <link href="http://pushingrope.blogspot.com/2009/08/florida-congressional-delegation-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-14:/commentary/5873597</id>
    <updated>2009-08-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pushing Rope </name>
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Jillian T. Weiss has round up how the Florida congressional delegation will likely vote on S.1584 and HR 3017. The House and Senate bill would protect employees from discrimanation, based on sexual persuasion. U.S. Senate candidate will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pushingrope.blogspot.com/2009/08/florida-congressional-delegation-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Please call today to support for S1584 and HR3017</title>
    <link href="http://changeintallahassee.blogspot.com/2009/08/please-call-today-to-support-for-s1584.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-13:/commentary/6275942</id>
    <updated>2009-08-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Change In Tallahassee </name>
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Call him at 850-561-3979 to support HR 3017. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart is a staunch Republican on social issues, but he is a fair-minded one when it comes to jobs, voting for ENDA in 07. He voted yes on hate crimes bills in 07 and 09. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://changeintallahassee.blogspot.com/2009/08/please-call-today-to-support-for-s1584.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Please call today to support for S1584 and HR3017</title>
    <link href="http://browardsblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/please-call-today-to-support-for-s1584.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-13:/commentary/5873596</id>
    <updated>2009-08-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Broward&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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Call him at 850-561-3979 to support HR 3017. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart is a staunch Republican on social issues, but he is a fair-minded one when it comes to jobs, voting for ENDA in 07. He voted yes on hate crimes bills in 07 and 09. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://browardsblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/please-call-today-to-support-for-s1584.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Center For Artistic Revolution~Arkansas Contact ...</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/08/center-for-artistic-revolutionarkansas.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-13:/commentary/5857146</id>
    <updated>2009-08-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
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Please call him at 501-324-5941 to support HR 3017.The other three Arkansas Representatives, Marion Berry, John Boozman, and Mike Ross, all voted against ENDA in 2007. Representative Marion Berry (D - 01) 202-225-4076 Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/08/center-for-artistic-revolutionarkansas.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Florida&amp;#39;s Nelson, Boyd and the Diaz-Balarts: Legislators of the ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/floridas_nelson_boyd_and_the_diaz-balarts_legislat.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-13:/commentary/5839708</id>
    <updated>2009-08-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
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Rep. Alan Boyd, a Democrat, voted yes on hate crimes bills in 07 and 09, but he abstained on ENDA in 2007. He has not yet given out his position on HR3017. Call him at 850-561-3979 to support HR 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/floridas_nelson_boyd_and_the_diaz-balarts_legislat.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Gender Variance Who&amp;#39;s Who: Francis Francine (? - ) film actor.</title>
    <link href="http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/08/francis-francine-film-actor.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-12:/commentary/6098512</id>
    <updated>2009-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>A Gender Variance Who's Who </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Legal Analysis of ENDA, Section 3 (a)(4)(A): Employers - This is part two of a series of posts analyzing ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, known as H.R.3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives, and S.... 1 week ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zagria.blogspot.com/2009/08/francis-francine-film-actor.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/08/we-love-lucie-life-of-transgender-woman.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-12:/commentary/5839709</id>
    <updated>2009-08-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please call him at 501-324-5941 to support HR 3017. The other three Arkansas Representatives, Marion Berry, John Boozman, and Mike Ross, all voted against ENDA in 2007. Representative Marion Berry (D - 01) 202-225-4076 Representative ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/08/we-love-lucie-life-of-transgender-woman.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Go ENDA (Employment Non Discrimination Act)! &#194;&#171; Allied4equality&amp;#39;s Blog</title>
    <link href="http://allied4equality.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/go-enda-employment-non-discrimination-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-11:/commentary/5830312</id>
    <updated>2009-08-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Allied4equality's Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
in the Senate by Senator Jeff Merkley (OR-D) joined by Senators Susan Collins (ME-R) and Edward M. Kennedy (MA-D) and is a companion bill to H.R. 3017. The introduction of this bill marks an important day for supporters of fairness and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://allied4equality.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/go-enda-employment-non-discrimination-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Legislators of the Day: North Dakota&amp;#39;s Conrad, Dorgan and Pomeroy ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ifge.org/Article401.phtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-10:/commentary/5893349</id>
    <updated>2009-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The International Foundation for Gender... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Call him at 701-224-0355 to support HR 3017. Please list any info you get in the comments section below. We need to know where these three are on ENDA. If you want to see info on the ENDA target list for the Senate, click here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ifge.org/Article401.phtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>RECAP 0811-Tim Horton #NOM #IL #HIV #UAFA #CA #ME #RI #WA #IRAQ ...</title>
    <link href="http://ameriqueer.blogspot.com/2009/08/recap-0811-tim-horton-nom-il-hiv-uafa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-10:/commentary/5839711</id>
    <updated>2009-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ameriqueer </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
support #ENDA (S1584, HR 3017). FIRST. @rainbownews NOM on Hortons: &amp;#39;we&amp;#39;re only stripping gays of liberty. What&amp;#39;s the big?&amp;#39; http://bit.ly/gEHrN. @queerunity NOM Invites Gays to Renew Vows at Anti-Gay Event? WTF http://bit.ly/ndKmX ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ameriqueer.blogspot.com/2009/08/recap-0811-tim-horton-nom-il-hiv-uafa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_3755.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5978514</id>
    <updated>2009-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WayGay </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As we continue the discussion about the LGBT-related legislation before this Congress the one that will have the most impact on the most people is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017 and S. 1584), which will protect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_3755.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1893.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5967640</id>
    <updated>2009-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As we continue the discussion about the LGBT-related legislation before this Congress the one that will have the most impact on the most people is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017 and S. 1584), which will protect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1893.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1640.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5839712</id>
    <updated>2009-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQ </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As we continue the discussion about the LGBT-related legislation before this Congress the one that will have the most impact on the most people is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017 and S. 1584), which will protect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1640.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislator of the Day: Jeff Flake</title>
    <link href="http://www.mikmuk.com/rss2/article.php?title=U.S.%20Legislator%20of%20the%20Day:%20Jeff%20Flake" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5830311</id>
    <updated>2009-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RSS Daily GLBT </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please email him and tell him why HR 3017 is important to liberty and freedom for workers. His email form requires a zip code from his district. His zip code is 85204-6664. Email: http://bit.ly/hnCYL. Local Tel: 480-833-0092 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mikmuk.com/rss2/article.php?title=U.S.%20Legislator%20of%20the%20Day:%20Jeff%20Flake&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) Introduced to Senate</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.cornell.edu/catherwood/2009/08/10/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda-introduced-to-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5830310</id>
    <updated>2009-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Catherwood Library @ ilr </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... religion, gender, national origin, age, and disability. The full text of the bill (s.1584) is available from Congress&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s web site, thomas.gov. A similar bill (HR3017) was introduced in the House of Representatives in June.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.cornell.edu/catherwood/2009/08/10/employment-non-discrimination-act-enda-introduced-to-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employment Non-Discrimination Act (USA)</title>
    <link href="http://yero69.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/enda09/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5830309</id>
    <updated>2009-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>yero69&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;Big Pink Queer Blog&amp;quot; </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3017 June 24, 2009 Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA). Referred to the House Judiciary Committee. Senate. S. 1584 August 5, 2009 Rep. Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yero69.wordpress.com/2009/08/11/enda09/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GLBTQIA: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_4386.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5812670</id>
    <updated>2009-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQIA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As we continue the discussion about the LGBT-related legislation before this Congress the one that will have the most impact on the most people is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (H.R. 3017 and S. 1584), which will protect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_4386.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend:: Q of the day: have you faced workplace ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12434/q-of-the-day-have-you-faced-workplace-discrimination" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-09:/commentary/5812669</id>
    <updated>2009-08-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As we continue the discussion about the LGBT-related legislation before this Congress the one that will have the most impact on the most people is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017 and S. 1584), which will protect ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12434/q-of-the-day-have-you-faced-workplace-discrimination&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Inclusive ENDA Bill introduced in Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.outinjersey.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=465:inclusive-enda-legislation-introduced-in-senate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-07:/commentary/5857145</id>
    <updated>2009-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Welcome to Out in Jersey Magazine </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
An inclusive version of ENDA was introduced in the House in June under H.R. 3017. The Senate version is billed as S. 1584. President Obama has stated that he would sign this legislation into law. Visit www.PassENDANow.org to learn more, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.outinjersey.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=465:inclusive-enda-legislation-introduced-in-senate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA &#8211; Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://o1oo1o11.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-07:/commentary/5782619</id>
    <updated>2009-08-07T07:30:51Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>K</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
UPDATED on 8/7/09!     ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act) is a bill introduced into the house in June and recently a version has been introduced into the Senate this August. the purpose is to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sex&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://o1oo1o11.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Most ENDA Bang for your Buck: Indiana&amp;#39;s Lugar, Bayh, Buyer ...</title>
    <link href="http://susanferman.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/most-enda-bang-for-your-buck-indianas-lugar-bayh-buyer-donnelly-ellsworth-and-visclosky/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5880745</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Susan's Soapbox </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bayh, and four House members &#226;&#8364;&#8221; that is if you, the public, can persuade them to vote in favor of ENDA. Please contact the legislators listed below today to ask for their support on ENDA, S1584 in the U.S. Senate, HR 3017 in the U.S. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://susanferman.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/most-enda-bang-for-your-buck-indianas-lugar-bayh-buyer-donnelly-ellsworth-and-visclosky/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_8506.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5857148</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WayGay </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact the legislators listed below today to ask for their support on ENDA, S1584 in the US Senate, HR 3017 in the US House of Representatives. There&amp;#39;s More... Say no to breed-specific legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_8506.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Inclusive ENDA introduced</title>
    <link href="http://anarchistbanana.blogspot.com/2009/08/inclusive-enda-introduced.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5803448</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Anarchist banana </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hopefully this time it will stay inclusive. Links: HR 3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009; Inclusive ENDA Introduced! Ask your Representative to Become a Cosponsor! (United ENDA); Employment Non-Discrimination Act (Wikipedia)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anarchistbanana.blogspot.com/2009/08/inclusive-enda-introduced.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_834.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5803447</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQ </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact the legislators listed below today to ask for their support on ENDA, S1584 in the US Senate, HR 3017 in the US House of Representatives. There's More... Say no to breed-specific legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_834.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Most ENDA Bang for your Buck: Indiana's Lugar, Bayh, Buyer ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/most_enda_bang_for_your_buck.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5803446</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project | Indiana </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact the legislators listed below today to ask for their support on ENDA, S1584 in the US Senate, HR 3017 in the US House of Representatives. Continue reading &quot;Most ENDA Bang for your Buck: Indiana's Lugar, Bayh, Buyer, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/most_enda_bang_for_your_buck.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2015Place.com: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://www.2015place.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_3980.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5795369</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>2015Place.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact the legislators listed below today to ask for their support on ENDA, S1584 in the U.S. Senate, HR 3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives. There's More... Say no to breed-specific legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_3980.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GLBTQIA: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1872.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5782617</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQIA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact the legislators listed below today to ask for their support on ENDA, S1584 in the U.S. Senate, HR 3017 in the U.S. House of Representatives. There's More... Say no to breed-specific legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/08/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1872.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pam's House Blend:: Most ENDA Bang for your Buck: Indiana's Lugar ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12395/most-enda-bang-for-your-buck-indianas-lugar-bayh-buyer-donnelly-ellsworth-and-visclosky" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5782616</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bayh, and four House members -- that is if you, the public, can persuade them to vote in favor of ENDA. Please contact the legislators listed below today to ask for their support on ENDA, S1584 in the US Senate, HR 3017 in the US House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12395/most-enda-bang-for-your-buck-indianas-lugar-bayh-buyer-donnelly-ellsworth-and-visclosky&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA introduced in Senate 8-6-09 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; A past post from Kennedy and a ...</title>
    <link href="http://politicalmercenaries.com/?p=531" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-06:/commentary/5782615</id>
    <updated>2009-08-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Mercenaries </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
:ENDA, Executive Order 13087, H. R. 1863, H.R. 1858, H.R. 2015, H.R. 3017, H.R. 3285, H.R. 4636, House Education and Labor Committee, inclusive of gender identity, KENNEDY ON ENDA, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee, Roll Call No. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalmercenaries.com/?p=531&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protect American Workers - ACLU:</title>
    <link href="http://action.aclu.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&amp;amp;id=1601" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-05:/commentary/9190076</id>
    <updated>2009-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACLU Alerts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am writing in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA), bipartisan legislation introduced in the House (H.R. 3017) by Representatives Barney Frank and Mark Kirk and in the Senate (S. 1584) by Senators Jeff ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://action.aclu.org/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage&amp;amp;id=1601&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Civil Liberties Union:</title>
    <link href="https://secure.aclu.org/site/Advocacy?id=1601" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-05:/commentary/5991429</id>
    <updated>2009-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACLU Alerts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am writing in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA), bipartisan legislation introduced in the House (H.R. 3017) by Representatives Barney Frank and Mark Kirk and in the Senate (S. 1584) by Senators Jeff ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://secure.aclu.org/site/Advocacy?id=1601&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>American Civil Liberties Union:</title>
    <link href="http://action.aclu.org/ENDA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-05:/commentary/5857149</id>
    <updated>2009-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ACLU Alerts </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am writing in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA), bipartisan legislation introduced in the House (H.R. 3017) by Representatives Barney Frank and Mark Kirk and in the Senate (S. 1584) by Senators Jeff ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://action.aclu.org/ENDA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trinity gets political!</title>
    <link href="http://trinitydocproject.blogspot.com/2009/08/trinity-gets-political.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-05:/commentary/5795364</id>
    <updated>2009-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Trinity Documentation Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Earlier this year, the House of Representatives passed a version of ENDA, HR 3017, which finally included protections for trans people. The Senate version takes the similarly bold and necessary step of including all groups. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trinitydocproject.blogspot.com/2009/08/trinity-gets-political.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Transfofa em Blog</title>
    <link href="http://transfofa.blogspot.com/2009/08/nuclear-passam-64-anos-sobre-lancamento.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-05:/commentary/5782618</id>
    <updated>2009-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transfofa em Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A vote on ENDA, HR 3017, is rapidly approaching in September sometime, and where are we? According to my calculations over at the Facebook Inclusive ENDA House spreadsheet, we're at 205 confirmed votes, and we need 218. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transfofa.blogspot.com/2009/08/nuclear-passam-64-anos-sobre-lancamento.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog: Justice and Inclusivity for All!</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2009/08/justice_and_inclusivity_for_al.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-05:/commentary/5772968</id>
    <updated>2009-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Religious Action Center :: RACBlog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On August 5, ENDA (S. 1584/H.R. 3017) was reintroduced in the Senate, but this was no ordinary introduction. This was the first time an inclusive ENDA has been introduced in the Upper House of Congress. &quot;Inclusive&quot; means that there are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.rj.org/rac/2009/08/justice_and_inclusivity_for_al.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Washington State ENDA Game: Who IS this man? :: The ...</title>
    <link href="http://ifge.org/Article400.phtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/9190074</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The International Foundation for Gender... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A vote on ENDA, HR 3017, is rapidly approaching in September sometime, and where are we? According to my calculations over at the Facebook Inclusive ENDA House spreadsheet, we&amp;#39;re at 205 confirmed votes, and we need 218. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ifge.org/Article400.phtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/08/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_05.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5991430</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQIA </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was recently introduced in the Senate by Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by Senators Edward Kennedy, Susan Collins, and Olympia Snowe and is a companion bill to HR 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/08/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_05.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Washington State ENDA Game: Who IS this man? :: The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ifge.org/Article400.phtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5900808</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The International Foundation for Gender... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A vote on ENDA, HR 3017, is rapidly approaching in September sometime, and where are we? According to my calculations over at the Facebook Inclusive ENDA House spreadsheet, we&amp;#39;re at 205 confirmed votes, and we need 218. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ifge.org/Article400.phtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act! (ENDA)</title>
    <link href="http://thegsba.blogspot.com/2009/08/lets-pass-employment-non-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5795368</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greater Seattle Business Association </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Kennedy (MA-D) and is a companion bill to HR 3017. The introduction of this bill marks an important day for supporters of fairness and equality. Workplace protections for LGBT people are urgently needed and long overdue. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thegsba.blogspot.com/2009/08/lets-pass-employment-non-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/08/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_05.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5795366</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQ </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was recently introduced in the Senate by Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by Senators Edward Kennedy, Susan Collins, and Olympia Snowe and is a companion bill to HR 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/08/lgbt-news-headlines-t26t-5_05.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GLBT Caucus - Democratic Party of Oregon &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Oregon ...</title>
    <link href="http://stonewalloregon.org/?p=786" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5763707</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBT Caucus - Democratic Party of Oregon </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was introduced today in the Senate by Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley (OR-D) joined by Senators Susan Collins (ME-R) and Edward M. Kennedy (MA-D) and is a companion bill to H.R. 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stonewalloregon.org/?p=786&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Employment Non-Discrimination Act Heads to the Senate &#194;&#171; NCLR ...</title>
    <link href="http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/the-employment-non-discrimination-act-heads-to-the-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5763704</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCLR Blog: Out for Justice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Today, Senators Jeff Merkley (OR-D), Susan Collins (ME-R), Olympia Snowe (ME-R), Edward M. Kennedy (MA-D) introduced an inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) in the Senate, and is a companion bill to H.R. 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nclrights.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/the-employment-non-discrimination-act-heads-to-the-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PFLAG National Blog: Let's Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act!</title>
    <link href="http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/lets-pass-employment-non-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5763703</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PFLAG National Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was recently introduced in the Senate by Senator Jeff Merkley, joined by Senators Edward Kennedy, Susan Collins, and Olympia Snowe and is a companion bill to H.R. 3017. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pflagblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/lets-pass-employment-non-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Feminists For Choice &#194;&#187; Your Voice is Needed to Pass ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://feministsforchoice.com/your-voice-is-needed-to-pass-enda.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5763702</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Feminists For Choice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
During the August recess, it's really important that we all keep pushing members of the House to pass a fully inclusive HR 3017. According to Jillian Weiss, we need 218 votes to pass ENDA, and we have 205 confirmed members of the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feministsforchoice.com/your-voice-is-needed-to-pass-enda.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Washington State ENDA Game: Who IS this man? | The Bilerico ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/the_washington_state_enda_game_who_is_this_man.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-04:/commentary/5763701</id>
    <updated>2009-08-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Daily experiments in LGBTQ A vote on ENDA, HR 3017, is rapidly approaching in September sometime, and where are we? According to my calculations over at the Facebook Inclusive ENDA House spreadsheet, we're at 205 confirmed votes, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/the_washington_state_enda_game_who_is_this_man.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.1584: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1584/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-03:/commentary/6027162</id>
    <updated>2009-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Earlier this summer, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was introduced in both the House (H.R. 3017) and the Senate (S. 1584). This legislation will expand the scope of the existing federal law that prohibits employment . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1584/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ex Cathedra &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Tweets</title>
    <link href="http://blog.crispen.org/tweets-129/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-03:/commentary/5752992</id>
    <updated>2009-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ex Cathedra </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA (HR.3017)Unconfirmed US Reps contact info http://ow.ly/iY3k If your Congressman isn't on board call tomorrow. #; J Street |Senators trying to resurrect Reagan's disastrous 1-sided Israel policy. Tell them hell no. http://ow.ly/iYby ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.crispen.org/tweets-129/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Status of ENDA As of August 3, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/08/status-of-enda-as-of-august-3-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-03:/commentary/5752989</id>
    <updated>2009-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you haven't already, please call your unconfirmed Representative to ask them to support the inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017. Please post your call on the Facebook Inclusive ENDA wall so we know you did it, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/08/status-of-enda-as-of-august-3-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bart Stupak of MI: U.S. Legislator of the Day | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/us_legislator_of_the_day_bart_stupak.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-03:/commentary/5752988</id>
    <updated>2009-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please call and ask him to support ENDA, HR 3017, in 2009. tel: 906-875-3751 email: http://bit.ly/40Z1Ln And while you're at it, ask your friends to sign up for our Facebook Inclusive ENDA Campaign, co-chaired by myself, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/08/us_legislator_of_the_day_bart_stupak.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LGBT Workplace Discrimination Ban Is At Hand</title>
    <link href="http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/08/lgbt-workplace-discrimination-ban-is-at.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-02:/commentary/5763705</id>
    <updated>2009-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Echelon Magazine Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the list of unconfirmed reps they provide a link for you to send an email asking your Congressman to confirm their support for the Employment Non Discrimination Act HR 3017. So please visit the page, see if your rep is on it and if ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://echelonmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/08/lgbt-workplace-discrimination-ban-is-at.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For Women &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Greg Walden: Legislator of the Day</title>
    <link href="http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3560.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-02:/commentary/5752990</id>
    <updated>2009-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please ask him to support ENDA, HR 3017, this time around as well. tel: 541-624-2400 email: http://bit.ly/xI0an. And while you're at it, sign up to meet with your legislator in your local district in August at http://bit.ly/10Ot47 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3560.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislator of the Day: Dutch Ruppersberger</title>
    <link href="http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3535.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5839710</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
However, his office indicated in early July that he was still undecided on HR 3017. C&amp;#39;mon, tell Dutch to give some luv to the LGBT community on HR 3017 from his safe Democratic seat. A call is better than an email, but do something, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3535.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.909: Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s909/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5708990</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Most Viewed Bills </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
planetransgender: Fort Worth Texas... S. 909 Hate Crimes Bill. ENDA H.R. 3017. Track your Senator's and Rep. Votes by e-mail. Track your Senator\. 0% Equality Achieved At the ... Source: planetransgender ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s909/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dutch Ruppersberger: U.S. Legislator of the Day | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_dutch_ruppersberger.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-30:/commentary/5708987</id>
    <updated>2009-07-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
email: http://bit.ly/8olOQ zip 21093. Please contact him and say why HR 3017 is important to workplace fairness for you and yours. And while you're at it, check out the unconfirmed US Senators contact info: http://bit.ly/45WGMc ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_dutch_ruppersberger.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Legislator of the Day: Rodney Frelinghuysen | Pelican Project ...</title>
    <link href="http://pelicanproject.org/blog/2009/07/us-legislator-of-the-day-rodney-frelinghuysen/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-29:/commentary/5708988</id>
    <updated>2009-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pelican Project Pro-Life </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact him and ask for his support on HR 3017. tel: 973-984-0711 email: http://bit.ly/16RDLQ zip 07960 And while you're at it, check out the unconfirmed US Reps contact info: http://bit.l.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pelicanproject.org/blog/2009/07/us-legislator-of-the-day-rodney-frelinghuysen/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Legislator of the Day: Frank Kratovil</title>
    <link href="http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3514.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5795365</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
His position on ENDA, HR 3017, is unknown. Please contact him and ask him to support HR 3017. And while you're at it, call your own Representatives once in a while. You never call, you never write&#226;&#8364;&#166; http://bit.ly/i08p2 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3514.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislator of the Day: Frank Kratovil</title>
    <link href="http://www.dogproductsblog.com/8067/us-legislator-of-the-day-frank-kratovil/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5699818</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dog Products Review </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He's a member of the Blue Dog coalition of conservative Democrats, but he voted yes on the hate crimes bills this year. His position on ENDA, HR 3017, is unknown. Please contact him and ask him to support HR 3017. And while.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dogproductsblog.com/8067/us-legislator-of-the-day-frank-kratovil/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislator of the Day: Frank Kratovil</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_frank_kratovil.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-28:/commentary/5699814</id>
    <updated>2009-07-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
His position on ENDA, HR 3017, is unknown. Please contact him and ask him to support HR 3017. And while you're at it, call your own Representatives once in a while. You never call, you never write... http://bit.ly/i08p2.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_frank_kratovil.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA update: Call Your Reps TODAY + Handy Congress Spreadsheet</title>
    <link href="http://questioningtransphobia.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/enda-update-call-your-reps-today-handy-congress-spreadsheet/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5699815</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Questioning Transphobia </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact their offices and ask for their support for the *transgender inclusive* ENDA, HR 3017. Remember to specify that you feel both gender identity and gender *expression* should be included. For daily updates and bulletins, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://questioningtransphobia.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/enda-update-call-your-reps-today-handy-congress-spreadsheet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA update: Call Your Reps TODAY + Handy Congress Spreadsheet ...</title>
    <link href="http://birdofparadox.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/enda-update-call-your-reps-today-handy-congress-spreadsheet/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-27:/commentary/5685553</id>
    <updated>2009-07-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>bird of paradox </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please contact their offices and ask for their support for the *transgender inclusive* ENDA, HR 3017. Remember to specify that you feel both gender identity and gender *expression* should be included. For daily updates and bulletins, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://birdofparadox.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/enda-update-call-your-reps-today-handy-congress-spreadsheet/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents :: Update on ENDA/Episcopals</title>
    <link href="http://www.pghlesbian.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/27/4268751.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/6027164</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, HR 3017, is pending in the House of Representatives, and has the public support of 164 Members of Congress. Another 40 are likely to vote yes, but have not yet made their support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pghlesbian.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/27/4268751.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A message from Dr. Jillian T. Weiss Co-Chair, Inclusive ENDA</title>
    <link href="http://susanferman.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/a-message-from-dr-jillian-t-weiss-co-chair-inclusive-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5795370</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Susan&amp;#39;s Soapbox </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, HR 3017, is pending in the House of Representatives, and has the public support of 164 Members of Congress. Another 40 are likely to vote yes, but have not yet made their support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://susanferman.wordpress.com/2009/07/27/a-message-from-dr-jillian-t-weiss-co-chair-inclusive-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Queercents &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Where Are We on ENDA?</title>
    <link href="http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/27/where-are-we-on-enda-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5752991</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Queercents </name>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, HR 3017, is pending in the House of Representatives, and has the public support of 164 Members of Congress. Another 40 are likely to vote yes, but have not yet made their support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/27/where-are-we-on-enda-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>American Daily Review - US &amp; World Politics - Adoption ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.americandailyreview.com/us-world-politics/2009/7/27/adoption-homosexuality-and-christianity.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5699817</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>American Daily Review US &amp; World Politics UPDATE </name>
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The Hate Crimes Bill, and a bill introduced in June by Rep. Barney Frank (H.R. 3017) will bring this kind of garbage to America (not that it doesn't already exist in some forms). Author Douglas V. Gibbs | Comment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americandailyreview.com/us-world-politics/2009/7/27/adoption-homosexuality-and-christianity.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Where Are We on ENDA?</title>
    <link href="http://feministsforchoice.com/where-are-we-on-enda-2.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5699816</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Feminists For Choice </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, HR 3017, is pending in the House of Representatives, and has the public support of 164 Members of Congress. Another 40 are likely to vote yes, but have not yet made their support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feministsforchoice.com/where-are-we-on-enda-2.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>For Women &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; U.S. Legislator of the Day: Rick Boucher</title>
    <link href="http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3489.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5685552</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He hasn't yet taken a position on HR 3017, the Employment Discrimination Act of 2009. Please contact him and ask him to support HR 3017 for job equality. And while you're at it, sign up for the Inclusive ENDA Facebook group at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3489.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>gaybay: ENDA update: Call Your Reps TODAY + Handy Congress Spreadsheet</title>
    <link href="http://gaybay.livejournal.com/170446.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5676759</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The SF Bay Area's LGBT Community </name>
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Please contact their offices and ask for their support for the *transgender inclusive* ENDA, HR 3017. Remember to specify that you feel both gender identity and gender *expression* should be included. For daily updates and bulletins, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gaybay.livejournal.com/170446.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Inclusive ENDA Campaign</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/inclusive-enda-campaign.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5676758</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
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The Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, HR 3017, is pending in the House of Representatives, and has the public support of 164 Members of Congress. Another 40 are likely to vote yes, but have not yet made their support of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/inclusive-enda-campaign.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Legislator of the Day: Rick Boucher | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_rick_boucher.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-26:/commentary/5676757</id>
    <updated>2009-07-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He voted yes on hate crimes in 07 and 09, and voted yes on ENDA in 07. He hasn't yet taken a position on HR 3017, the Employment Discrimination Act of 2009. Please contact him and ask him to support HR 3017 for job equality.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_rick_boucher.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Thank AAA South for Recognizing Equality!</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/thank-aaa-south-for-recognizing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/5708989</id>
    <updated>2009-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
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ENDA H.R. 3017. Track your Senator's and Rep. Votes by e-mail. Track your Senator\. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Au&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/thank-aaa-south-for-recognizing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Words That Trans-cend: What Does an Inclusive ENDA Really Mean?</title>
    <link href="http://kerirenault.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-does-inclusive-enda-really-mean.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-24:/commentary/5650604</id>
    <updated>2009-07-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Words That Trans-cend </name>
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Gay representatives Barney Frank (D-Mass), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jared Polis (D-CO) and 140-plus House Reps have signed on to advocate passage of HR 3017, the currently proposed version of ENDA. 2009 proponents appear ready to play team ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kerirenault.blogspot.com/2009/07/what-does-inclusive-enda-really-mean.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US Legislator of the Day: Frank LoBiondo</title>
    <link href="http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3464.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5763706</id>
    <updated>2009-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He has, as yet, not come out with a position on HR 3017. Please contact him and ask him to support HR 3017. And while you're at it, sign up to meet with your legislators during the August recess: http://bit.ly/10Ot47 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3464.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Legislator of the Day: Frank LoBiondo | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_frank_lobiondo.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5643578</id>
    <updated>2009-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He has, as yet, not come out with a position on HR 3017. Please contact him and ask him to support HR 3017. And while you're at it, sign up to meet with your legislators during the August recess: http://bit.ly/10Ot47 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_frank_lobiondo.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Lobby Your Congress Members on HR 3017 | Inland Utopia</title>
    <link href="http://inlandutopia.com/2009/07/23/lobby-your-congress-members-on-hr-3017/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5685551</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inland Utopia </name>
    </author>
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There is a nationwide campaign to lobby congress members to support the Employment Non Discrimination Act. Congressman Drier as one of the individuals who.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inlandutopia.com/2009/07/23/lobby-your-congress-members-on-hr-3017/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Christian Kicked Off Adoption Panel For Opinion Regarding ...</title>
    <link href="http://politicalpistachio.blogspot.com/2009/07/christian-kicked-off-adoption-panel-for.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5650602</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Pistachio </name>
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Barney Frank (HR 3017) will bring this kind of garbage to America (not that it doesn't already exist in some forms). -- Political Pistachio Conservative News and Commentary By Douglas V. Gibbs British Doctor Kicked of Adoption Panel for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politicalpistachio.blogspot.com/2009/07/christian-kicked-off-adoption-panel-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Christian Kicked Off Adoption Panel For Opinion Regarding ...</title>
    <link href="http://politics.randomplayground.net/2009/07/23/christian-kicked-off-adoption-panel-for-opinion-regarding-homosexuality/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5635320</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Death and Taxes </name>
    </author>
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The Hate Crimes Bill, and a bill introduced in June by Rep. Barney Frank (H.R. 3017) will bring this kind of garbage to America (not that it doesn't already exist in some forms). -- Political Pistachio Conservative News and Commentary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.randomplayground.net/2009/07/23/christian-kicked-off-adoption-panel-for-opinion-regarding-homosexuality/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pam's House Blend:: U.S. Legislator of the Day: David Dreier</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12170/us-legislator-of-the-day-david-dreier" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5635319</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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Please call his office and ask for his support for ENDA, HR 3017, at 909-575-6226. By the way, I've been hearing that our phone calls are having much more of an impact than our emails. So it's going to be phone from now on in here at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12170/us-legislator-of-the-day-david-dreier&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Direct2Dell - Direct2Dell - DELL COMMUNITY</title>
    <link href="http://en.community.dell.com/blogs/direct2dell/archive/2009/07/23/dell-lends-its-name-in-support-of-the-employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-22:/commentary/5635318</id>
    <updated>2009-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Direct2Dell </name>
    </author>
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The current ENDA bill (H.R. 3017) basically mirrors Dell's existing corporate anti-discrimination policies, and we are very proud to lend Dell's name in support of this federal legislation. Workforce diversity has always been a pillar ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://en.community.dell.com/blogs/direct2dell/archive/2009/07/23/dell-lends-its-name-in-support-of-the-employment-non-discrimination-act-enda.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Legislator of the Day: Glenn Nye | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_glenn_nye.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-21:/commentary/5623310</id>
    <updated>2009-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
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Glenn Nye, III of Virginia Because his office doesn't accept emails from outside the district, I'm asking you to call and tell his office you support ENDA, HR 3017 Here's his telephone number: 757-326-6201 I know this concept may seem ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_glenn_nye.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Federal ENDA Introduced | BHCFE | GLBTQ Center for Western South ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bhcfe.org/bhcfe_new/archives/138" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-20:/commentary/5614631</id>
    <updated>2009-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BHCFE | GLBTQ Center for Western South Dakota </name>
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Barney Frank (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jared Polis (D-CO) as HR 3017. Over 100 bi-partisan sponsors have signed on. Representative Herseth Sandlin has not yet added her name to the list of co-sponsors but we are hoping she will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bhcfe.org/bhcfe_new/archives/138&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>floridaftm: ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida - Call ...</title>
    <link href="http://community.livejournal.com/floridaftm/18386.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/8336619</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida FTM </name>
    </author>
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I am co-chair of the Facebook group &amp;quot;Inclusive ENDA,&amp;quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/floridaftm/18386.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>genderoutlaws: US; ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida ...</title>
    <link href="http://community.livejournal.com/genderoutlaws/154524.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/6724378</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>genderoutlaws </name>
    </author>
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I am co-chair of the Facebook group &amp;quot;Inclusive ENDA,&amp;quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/genderoutlaws/154524.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US; ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida - Call Your Reps ...</title>
    <link href="http://gaybay.livejournal.com/169500.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5865336</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The SF Bay Area&amp;#39;s LGBT Community </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am co-chair of the Facebook group &amp;quot;Inclusive ENDA,&amp;quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gaybay.livejournal.com/169500.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US; ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida - Call Your Reps ...</title>
    <link href="http://genderoutlaws.livejournal.com/154524.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5857147</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>genderoutlaws </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am co-chair of the Facebook group &amp;quot;Inclusive ENDA,&amp;quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://genderoutlaws.livejournal.com/154524.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Zip Code Avon Park Florida, City Of Avon Park Fl, George Hall ...</title>
    <link href="http://buildingfoundationu.arrowa.dyns.cx/zip-code-avon-park-florida-city-of-avon-park-fl-george-hall-pastor-avon-park-florida/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5664742</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Buildingfoundationu </name>
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Twitterprofilephoto_normal &#183; drjilliantweiss: Today's LEGISLATOR OF THE DAY is Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Florida. Email him about HR 3017 at http://bit.ly/DiMey (expand ) zip code 33175-3436. 3 days ago from web &#194;&#183; Reply &#194;&#183; View Tweet ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buildingfoundationu.arrowa.dyns.cx/zip-code-avon-park-florida-city-of-avon-park-fl-george-hall-pastor-avon-park-florida/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>transgender: US; ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida ...</title>
    <link href="http://community.livejournal.com/transgender/2069800.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5664741</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transgender Community </name>
    </author>
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I am co-chair of the Facebook group &quot;Inclusive ENDA,&quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.livejournal.com/transgender/2069800.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US; ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida - Call Your Reps ...</title>
    <link href="http://transgender.livejournal.com/2069800.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5650601</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transgender Community </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am co-chair of the Facebook group &quot;Inclusive ENDA,&quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transgender.livejournal.com/2069800.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US Legislator of the Day: Alan Mollohan</title>
    <link href="http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3412.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5623312</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please email him/her at CongressmanMollohan@mail.house.gov and tell him why HR 3017 is important to workplace fairness for you and yours. Local Tel: 304-292-3019 According to Wikipedia, Rep. Mollohan (D-WV), first elected in 1982, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3412.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US; ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida - Call Your Reps ...</title>
    <link href="http://queerportland.livejournal.com/571369.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5623311</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBTQ PDXers </name>
    </author>
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I am co-chair of the Facebook group &quot;Inclusive ENDA,&quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queerportland.livejournal.com/571369.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>floridaftm: ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida - Call ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5614630</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Florida FTM </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am co-chair of the Facebook group &quot;Inclusive ENDA,&quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://floridaftm.livejournal.com/18386.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>florida_lesbian: ENDA update: Indiana, West Virginia + Florida ...</title>
    <link href="http://florida_lesbian.livejournal.com/9478.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5605393</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lesbians in Florida </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I am co-chair of the Facebook group &quot;Inclusive ENDA,&quot; which is working on educating members of Congress about HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009. The Act has a very good chance of passage, but there a number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida_lesbian.livejournal.com/9478.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today's Legislator of the Day: Alan Mollohan | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/todays_legislator_of_the_day_alan_mollohan.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-19:/commentary/5605392</id>
    <updated>2009-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
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And now... Today's LEGISLATOR OF THE DAY * * * drum roll * * * Rep. Alan Mollohan of West Virginia Please email him/her at CongressmanMollohan@mail.house.gov and tell him why HR 3017 is important to workplace fairness for you and yours.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/todays_legislator_of_the_day_alan_mollohan.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Houston's Transgender Foundation of America ...</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/houstons-transgender-foundation-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-18:/commentary/5595645</id>
    <updated>2009-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA H.R. 3017. Track your Senator's and Rep. Votes by e-mail. Track your Senator\. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Au&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/houstons-transgender-foundation-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Adsooth &#194;&#187; Ma Criminology</title>
    <link href="http://adsooth.com/blog/ma-criminology.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-17:/commentary/5582641</id>
    <updated>2009-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Adsooth </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This link will allow you to email a legislator who is undecided on ENDA, and tell him or her of your support for HR 3017, an inclusive ENDA that protects both sexual orientation and gender identity from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://adsooth.com/blog/ma-criminology.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Queers United: The Inclusive ENDA Campaign</title>
    <link href="http://queersunited.blogspot.com/2009/07/inclusive-enda-campaign.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-17:/commentary/5582639</id>
    <updated>2009-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queers United </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please email and ask them to support HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Bilerico has a list of the representatives who are open to possibly voting for ENDA, please contact them. AddThis Social Bookmark Button ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queersunited.blogspot.com/2009/07/inclusive-enda-campaign.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA Can Pass RIGHT NOW - Call Congress!</title>
    <link href="http://queerportland.livejournal.com/570502.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5650603</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LGBTQ PDXers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In many ways a staunch Republican on social issues, he is a fair-minded one when it comes to jobs, voting for ENDA in 07. But he's playing it close to the vest on HR 3017 this time around. He needs a little tug to loosen that vest. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queerportland.livejournal.com/570502.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US; DC + Miami!!!: ENDA Can Pass RIGHT NOW - Call Congress!!</title>
    <link href="http://transgender.livejournal.com/2066432.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5623313</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transgender Community </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In many ways a staunch Republican on social issues, he is a fair-minded one when it comes to jobs, voting for ENDA in 07. But he's playing it close to the vest on HR 3017 this time around. He needs a little tug to loosen that vest. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transgender.livejournal.com/2066432.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Episcopalians officialy Support LGBT Rights</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/episcopalians-officialy-support-lgbt.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5582640</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA H.R. 3017. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Auf deutsch, Translate, &#216;&#185;&#217;&#710;&#217;* &#216;&#338; &#216;&#170;&#216;&#177;&#216;&#172;&#217;&#8230;&#216;&#169;. Twitter. T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/episcopalians-officialy-support-lgbt.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>For Women &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; U.S. Legislator of the Day: Mario Diaz ...</title>
    <link href="http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3387.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5576630</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In many ways a staunch Republican on social issues, he is a fair-minded one when it comes to jobs, voting for ENDA in 07. But he's playing it close to the vest on HR 3017 this time around. He needs a little tug to loosen that vest. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3387.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Fort Worth TABC Supervisor steps down in wake of ...</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/fort-worth-tabc-supervisor-steps-down.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5576629</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA H.R. 3017. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Auf deutsch, Translate, &#216;&#185;&#217;&#710;&#217;* &#216;&#338; &#216;&#170;&#216;&#177;&#216;&#172;&#217;&#8230;&#216;&#169;. Twitter. T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/fort-worth-tabc-supervisor-steps-down.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Legislator of the Day: Mario Diaz-Balart | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_mario_diaz-balart.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-16:/commentary/5576628</id>
    <updated>2009-07-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But he's playing it close to the vest on HR 3017 this time around. He needs a little tug to loosen that vest. Please email him at http://bit.ly/DiMey His zip code is 33175-3436. Tel: 305-225-6866 And while you're at it, call your own ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_mario_diaz-balart.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Queercents &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Let&amp;#39;s Pass ENDA: US Legislator of the Day</title>
    <link href="http://queercents.com/2009/07/16/lets-pass-enda-us-legislator-of-the-day/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/6824862</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queercents </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This link will allow you to email a legislator who is undecided on ENDA, and tell him or her of your support for HR 3017, an inclusive ENDA that protects both sexual orientation and gender identity from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://queercents.com/2009/07/16/lets-pass-enda-us-legislator-of-the-day/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Let's Pass ENDA: US Legislator of the Day</title>
    <link href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/index.cfm?ID=253349&amp;amp;viewcontent=yes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5623314</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PinkBananaWorld.com </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This link will allow you to email a legislator who is undecided on ENDA, and tell him or her of your support for HR 3017, an inclusive ENDA that protects both sexual orientation and gender identity [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/index.cfm?ID=253349&amp;amp;viewcontent=yes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Queercents &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; Let's Pass ENDA: US Legislator of the Day</title>
    <link href="http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/16/lets-pass-enda-us-legislator-of-the-day/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5576627</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Queercents </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This link will allow you to email a legislator who is undecided on ENDA, and tell him or her of your support for HR 3017, an inclusive ENDA that protects both sexual orientation and gender identity from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.queercents.com/2009/07/16/lets-pass-enda-us-legislator-of-the-day/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>For Women &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; U.S. Legislator of the Day: Joe Donnelly</title>
    <link href="http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3375.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-15:/commentary/5568427</id>
    <updated>2009-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>For Women </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Donnelly and tell him in your own words why HR 3017 is important to you. crossposted from Bilerico.com. Original message from DrJillianTWeiss here&#226;&#8364;&#166; This post is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3375.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GLBTQ: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/07/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_15.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/8937383</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQ </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This link will allow you to email a legislator who is undecided on ENDA, and tell him or her of your support for HR 3017, an inclusive ENDA that protects both sexual orientation and gender identity from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/07/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_15.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>let&amp;#39;s pass enda: us legislator of the day</title>
    <link href="http://feministsforchoice.com/lets-pass-enda-us-legislator-of-the-day.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/6298228</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Feminists For Choice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
this link will allow you to email a legislator who is undecided on enda, and tell him or her of your support for hr 3017, an inclusive enda that protects both sexual orientation and gender identity from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feministsforchoice.com/lets-pass-enda-us-legislator-of-the-day.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Legislator of the Day: Brad Ellsworth | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_brad_ellsworth.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5568426</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project | Indiana </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This link will allow you to email a legislator who is undecided on ENDA, and tell him or her of your support for HR 3017, an inclusive ENDA that protects both sexual orientation and gender identity from job discrimination.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/us_legislator_of_the_day_brad_ellsworth.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislator of the Day</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12047/us-legislator-of-the-day" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5559302</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Pam&amp;#39;s House Blend - Front Page </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This link will allow you to email a legislator who is undecided on ENDA, and tell him or her of your support for HR 3017, an inclusive ENDA that protects both sexual orientation and gender identity from job discrimination. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/12047/us-legislator-of-the-day&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ENDA &#8211; Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://o1oo1o11.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-14:/commentary/5549694</id>
    <updated>2009-07-14T09:05:51Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>K</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act) is a bill introduced into the house in June to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.    Please educate yourself on this very important piece of legislation. I &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://o1oo1o11.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where is the Senate on ENDA? | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/where_is_the_senate_on_enda_1.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5541455</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
(It'll be the same text as HR 3017, but with a number starting with &quot;S&quot; for Senate.) If you're in one of these target districts, you definitely ought to be contacting their offices to set up a meeting to discuss ENDA in the local state ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/where_is_the_senate_on_enda_1.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The US is a Developing Country: An LGBT Labor Perspective - Community</title>
    <link href="http://community.feministing.com/2009/07/the-us-is-a-developing-country.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-12:/commentary/5541454</id>
    <updated>2009-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Community </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Please call your Congresspersons to request their co-sponsorship for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017, yet to be introduced this year in the Senate) and the inclusion of the Uniting American Families Act (S. 424/H.R. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://community.feministing.com/2009/07/the-us-is-a-developing-country.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Canadian's Outraged and Protest Lu Pharmacy!</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/canadians-outraged-and-protest-lu.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-11:/commentary/5530436</id>
    <updated>2009-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA H.R. 3017. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Auf deutsch, Translate, &#216;&#185;&#217;&#710;&#217;* &#216;&#338; &#216;&#170;&#216;&#177;&#216;&#172;&#217;&#8230;&#216;&#169;. Twitter. T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/canadians-outraged-and-protest-lu.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>planetransgender: Rainbow Lounge Raid Rally at Tarrant County ...</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/rainbow-lounge-raid-rally-at-tarrant.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5517418</id>
    <updated>2009-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
ENDA H.R. 3017. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Auf deutsch, Translate, &#216;&#185;&#217;&#710;&#217;* &#216;&#338; &#216;&#170;&#216;&#177;&#216;&#172;&#217;&#8230;&#216;&#169;. Twitter. T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/rainbow-lounge-raid-rally-at-tarrant.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>That's My Congress &#194;&#187; Update: LGBT Equality Caucus Activity, June ...</title>
    <link href="http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/07/11/update-lgbt-equality-caucus-activity/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-10:/commentary/5517417</id>
    <updated>2009-07-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>That's My Congress </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3017, to outlaw discrimination in hiring on the basis of sexual orientation &#226;&#8364;&#8221; 3 more caucus cosponsors, no actions. H.Con.Res. 92, declaring support for the National Day of Silence on anti-gay bullying &#226;&#8364;&#8221; 0 more caucus cosponsors, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/07/11/update-lgbt-equality-caucus-activity/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>STEVE TABAREZ: KEEPIN&amp;#39; IT REAL: Video of the Day | Im gay! -- Eric ...</title>
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55 minutes ago. Trans Universe &amp;middot; Pass ENDA Now! - By Monica F. Helms The following is a plea to Congress and the President to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) HR-3017, which is currently ... 1 month ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stkeepinitreal.blogspot.com/2009/07/video-of-day-im-gay-eric-18-shares-his.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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ENDA H.R. 3017. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Auf deutsch, Translate, &#216;&#185;&#217;&#710;&#217;* &#216;&#338; &#216;&#170;&#216;&#177;&#216;&#172;&#217;&#8230;&#216;&#169;. Twitter. T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/contact-your-senators-about-hate-crimes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank , D-Mass., has introduced an employment non-discrimination bill that includes protections for gays and transgender people (HR 3017). There will also be a push to repeal the military&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s &#226;&#8364;&#339;don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t ask, don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t tell&#226;&#8364;* policy, ..&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansasprogress.com/wordpress/index.php/2009/07/08/gay-rights-groups-ask-congress-to-step-up-cq-politics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank , D-Mass., has introduced an employment non-discrimination bill that includes protections for gays and transgender people (HR 3017). There will also be a push to repeal the military's &#226;&#8364;&#339;don't ask, don't tell&#226;&#8364;* policy, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hillarysvillage.net/human-rights-lgbt/19460-lgbt-gay-rights-groups-ask-congress-step-up-cq-politics-7-8-09-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank , D-Mass., has introduced an employment non-discrimination bill that includes protections for gays and transgender people ( HR 3017 ). There will also be a push to repeal the military's &#226;&#8364;&#339;don't ask, don't tell&#226;&#8364;* policy, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003159762&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Barney Frank , D-Mass., has introduced an employment non-discrimination bill that includes protections for gays and transgender people (HR 3017). There will also be a push to repeal the military's &#226;&#8364;&#339;don't ask, don't tell&#226;&#8364;* policy, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hillarysvillage.net/grand-central/19460-lgbt-gay-rights-groups-ask-congress-step-up-cq-politics-7-8-09-a.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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ENDA H.R. 3017. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Auf deutsch, Translate, &#216;&#185;&#217;&#710;&#217;* &#216;&#338; &#216;&#170;&#216;&#177;&#216;&#172;&#217;&#8230;&#216;&#169;. Twitter. T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/north-texas-lgbtqa-coalition-press.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Vote yes on HR 3017! infiniteskillz Infinite Skillz has a show coming up on 07/31/2009 at 08:00 PM @ Ferg's... in St. Petersburg, FL http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/5009651; britainharvey Hi @martinisrock!!! Yes it's been HOT here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/sc-law-enforcement-identifies-man-slain-in-nc-burglary-who-was-wanted-in-sc-serial-killings-101343/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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H.R.3017 created on 06/29/2009. To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. To restrict disclosure of detainee photos. &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R.3015 created on 06/25/2009. To restrict public disclosure of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theruthlesstruth.com/wordpress/?p=2505&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), which would prohibit job discrimination based on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/07/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_9815.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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ENDA H.R. 3017. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Auf deutsch, Translate, &#216;&#185;&#217;&#710;&#217;* &#216;&#338; &#216;&#170;&#216;&#177;&#216;&#172;&#217;&#8230;&#216;&#169;. Twitter. T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/07/interfaith-coalition-for-transgender.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Click Here To Meet With Your US Legislators in August. Or Bye-Bye ENDA - Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anotheroldwoman.blogspot.com/2009/07/more-on-bank-failures.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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&quot;Undecided&quot; suggests that they are fence-straddlers, whereas, in point of fact, a number of them are Representatives whose past positions suggest they may support HR 3017 and they may have actually decided privately, according to those ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/07/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_665.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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As your constituent, I am writing today to strongly urge you to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) (H.R. 3017). As you are well aware, the United States is currently going through a major economic recession which has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/479/297/712&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) - The ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-30:/commentary/5439598</id>
    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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I strongly urge you to support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017) and take a bold stance to ban workplace discrimination. Like other civil rights statutes, ENDA is a necessary step in establishing equality for all ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/479297712&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam's House Blend:: The 9 Unconfirmed ENDA House Votes in Pennsylvania</title>
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Although I do not know whether they have specifically taken a public position on HR 3017, they all voted against the sexual-orientation only ENDA in 2007 and the hate crimes bill in 2009. They also also received a score of zero from the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11830/the-9-unconfirmed-enda-house-votes-in-pennsylvania&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>For Women &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; The 9 Unconfirmed ENDA House Votes in ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#226;&#8364;&#339;Undecided&#226;&#8364;* suggests that they are fence-straddlers, whereas, in point of fact, a number of them are Representatives whose past positions suggest they may support HR 3017 and they may have actually decided privately, according to those ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://2women.e-singles.biz/read/3183.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>California Employers Association: Employment Non-Discrimination ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-30:/commentary/5430203</id>
    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The June 19 bill had 10 original cosponsors, but the June 24 measure (H.R. 3017) has 117 cosponsors. Except for additional cosponsors, the text of the bill submitted June 24 is the same as the June 19 version. In the 110th Congress, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://caemployers.blogspot.com/2009/07/employment-non-discrimination-act-aka.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The 9 Unconfirmed ENDA House Votes in Pennsylvania | The Bilerico ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-30:/commentary/5430201</id>
    <updated>2009-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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Daily experiments in LGBTQ What are the political calculations that govern support of HR 3017, the current ENDA bill? This is what you need to understand if you want to help the bill pass. Last week, I noted that the largest number of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/07/the_9_unconfirmed_enda_house_votes_in_pe.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WickedGayBlog.com: FORT WORTH GAY BAR RAID UPDATE</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-29:/commentary/5502102</id>
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The 9 Unconfirmed ENDA House Votes in Pennsylvania - What are the political calculations that govern support of HR 3017, the current ENDA bill? This is what you need to understand if you want to help the bi... 13 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wickedgayblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/fort-worth-gay-bar-update.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>planetransgender: Candlelight Vigil for Chad Gibson, Victim of ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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ENDA H.R. 3017. 0% Equality Achieved At the Federal Level. Search This Blog. Loading... Vertaal, &#206;&#8226;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#187;&#206;&#183;&#206;&#189;&#206;&#185;&#206;&#186;&#206;&#172; , &#208;&#376;&#208;&#190;-&#209;&#8364;&#209;&#402;&#209;*&#209;*&#208;&#186;&#208;&#184;, En espa&#195;&#177;ol, Auf deutsch, Translate, &#216;&#185;&#217;&#710;&#217;* &#216;&#338; &#216;&#170;&#216;&#177;&#216;&#172;&#217;&#8230;&#216;&#169;. Twitter. T&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/06/candlelight-vigil-for-chad-gibson.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of... OpenCongress</title>
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HR3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 on OpenCongress.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3017/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obsidian Wings: ENDA (Again)</title>
    <link href="http://obsidianwings.blogs.com/obsidian_wings/2009/06/enda-again.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5510185</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Obsidian Wings </name>
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All, please note the correct Bill is H.R.3017. Posted by: Meghan Stabler | July 01, 2009 at 12:18 AM. Thank you for doing so. (Crystal clear this time: would probably have been so the first time... to another lawyer. ;-) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://obsidianwings.blogs.com/obsidian_wings/2009/06/enda-again.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Magic Negro Watch: ACORN Girls for Socialized Medicine</title>
    <link href="http://magicnegrowatch.blogspot.com/2009/06/acorn-girls-for-socialized-medicine.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5492856</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Click Here To Meet With Your US Legislators in August. Or Bye-Bye ENDA - Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://magicnegrowatch.blogspot.com/2009/06/acorn-girls-for-socialized-medicine.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>planetransgender: Rainbow Lounge Raid ~ Routine Inspection or ...</title>
    <link href="http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/06/rainbow-lounge-raid-routine-inspection.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5458982</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>planetransgender </name>
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Or Bye-Bye ENDA - Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-... 10 hours ago. Peterson Toscano's A Musing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://planetransgender.blogspot.com/2009/06/rainbow-lounge-raid-routine-inspection.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Magic Negro Watch: The shock findings of the Michael Jackson autopsy</title>
    <link href="http://magicnegrowatch.blogspot.com/2009/06/shock-findings-of-michael-jackson.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5458980</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Magic Negro Watch </name>
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Click Here To Meet With Your US Legislators in August. Or Bye-Bye ENDA - Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://magicnegrowatch.blogspot.com/2009/06/shock-findings-of-michael-jackson.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>~Reproductive roundup~ (54)</title>
    <link href="http://macarena-de-verano.blogspot.com/2009/06/reproductive-roundup-54.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5448518</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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The relevant authority approved a generic form of emergency contraception. / Representative Barney Frank introduced HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009, to cover gender identity and sexual orientation.~ Arizona ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://macarena-de-verano.blogspot.com/2009/06/reproductive-roundup-54.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Which Members of the LGBT Caucus Don&#226;&#8364;&#8482;t Support the Caucus Slate?</title>
    <link href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2009/06/29/report-lgbt-caucus-dont-support-lgbt-bills/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-28:/commentary/5439597</id>
    <updated>2009-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Irregular Times: News Unfit for Print </name>
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Becerra has failed to lend his support: HR 1616, HR 1913, HR 2262, HR 2625, HR 2709, HR 3017, H.Con.Res. 92, H.Res. 308, and H.Res. 433. Rep. Niki Tsongas of Massachusetts supports just 3 out of 12 pro-LGBT bills. Bills that Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2009/06/29/report-lgbt-caucus-dont-support-lgbt-bills/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Answers of all Forms: I am Back.. from Blog leave laR..</title>
    <link href="http://jamesw850i.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-am-back-from-blog-leave-lar.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-27:/commentary/6027163</id>
    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Answers of all Forms </name>
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Action Alert: Voice Your Support for ENDA - Earlier this summer, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) was introduced in both the House (H.R. 3017) and the Senate (S. 1584). This legislation w... 1 day ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jamesw850i.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-am-back-from-blog-leave-lar.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tucson Observer: SLDN Protest at White House</title>
    <link href="http://tucsonobserver.blogspot.com/2009/06/sldn-protest-at-white-house.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-27:/commentary/5517419</id>
    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Tucson Observer </name>
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Or Bye-Bye ENDA - Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-... 6 hours ago. Rum, Romanism and Rebellion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tucsonobserver.blogspot.com/2009/06/sldn-protest-at-white-house.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tucson Observer: 40 Years Later, Still Second-Class Americans</title>
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    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tucson Observer </name>
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Or Bye-Bye ENDA - Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-... 6 hours ago. Rum, Romanism and Rebellion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tucsonobserver.blogspot.com/2009/06/40-years-later-still-second-class.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>50 House Democrats Unconfirmed On ENDA | Green Dads</title>
    <link href="http://www.greendadsblog.com/2009/06/50-house-democrats-unconfirmed-on-enda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-27:/commentary/5430202</id>
    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Green Dads </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Photo by brainchildvn There are 50 House Democrats unconfirmed on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017 (ENDA). Click here to email, phone or.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.greendadsblog.com/2009/06/50-house-democrats-unconfirmed-on-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>liberties bar &#194;&#187; Archive du blog &#194;&#187; Blog of Rights: Official Blog of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-27:/commentary/5400632</id>
    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>liberties bar </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Representative Barney Frank (D-MA), entirety of as a mastery aim a sprinkling of unreservedly gay and lesbian Members of Congress, has aim introduced the Employment as a mastery Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (H.R. 3017). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertiesbar.quebecblogue.com/2009/06/28/blog-of-rights-official-blog-of-the-american-civil-liberties-union-a-fitting-tribute-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-stonewall/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Transgender Detroit &#194;&#187; 40 Years ago this weekend</title>
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    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Transgender Detroit </name>
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H.R. 3017. Right now we need to have 218 votes for this to pass, right now we have 197 votes. We need to be strong and talk with our representatives get this bill done. In Augest the house will be on summer break giving you a chance to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.transgenderdetroit.org/?p=44&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>That's My Congress &#194;&#187; A Bill To End Job Discrimination Against LGBT</title>
    <link href="http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/06/28/a-bill-to-end-job-discrimination-against-lgbt/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-27:/commentary/5400628</id>
    <updated>2009-06-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>That's My Congress </name>
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H.R.3017 would prohibit employment discrimination against people on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. A boss could still fire a gay person for being incompetent, but could not fire a gay person just for being gay. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/06/28/a-bill-to-end-job-discrimination-against-lgbt/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
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    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQ </name>
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The good news, however, is that 50 House Democrats are undecided on ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017). I mean &quot;good&quot; in a technical sense, of course. It's bad that 50 Members of Congress from the Democratic Party ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/06/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_936.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-26:/commentary/5458983</id>
    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GLBTQIA </name>
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    <content type="html">
The good news, however, is that 50 House Democrats are undecided on ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, HR 3017). I mean &quot;good&quot; in a technical sense, of course. It's bad that 50 Members of Congress from the Democratic Party ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/06/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1398.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Click Here To Email 50 ENDA-Shy House Dems Now | The Bilerico Project</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/06/click_here_to_email_50_enda-shy_house_de.php" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The good news, however, is that 50 House Democrats are unconfirmed on ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017). I mean &quot;good&quot; in a technical sense, of course. It's bad that 50 members of Congress from the Democratic Party ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/06/click_here_to_email_50_enda-shy_house_de.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blind Prophecy &#194;&#187; Ohio Reps on the Record with ENDA</title>
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    <updated>2009-06-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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When you write or call your elected officials, be sure to specify that you're asking them to vote &#226;&#8364;&#339;yes&#226;&#8364;* on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017. Don't be afraid to ask them how they intend to vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jerekeys.com/2009/06/27/ohio-reps-on-the-record-with-enda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Fitting Tribute on the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall</title>
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    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Representative Barney Frank (D-MA), one of just a handful of openly gay and lesbian Members of Congress, has just introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017). This legislation, commonly referred to as ENDA, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aclu.org/2009/06/26/a-fitting-tribute-on-the-40th-anniversary-of-stonewall/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cooper signs on as ENDA cosponsor</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5439603</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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Tennessee Congressman Jim Cooper has signed on as a cosponsor of HR 3017 the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). The law would protect workers from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://grand-divisions.blogspot.com/2009/06/cooper-signs-on-as-enda-cosponsors.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stonewall and Beyond</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5439602</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SICKOFITRADLZ </name>
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Representative Barney Frank (D-MA), one of just a handful of openly gay and lesbian Members of Congress, has just introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (HR 3017). This legislation, commonly referred to as ENDA, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sickofitradlz.blogspot.com/2009/06/stonewall-and-beyond.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Driving a Train over a cliff - Thanks Capitol Hill!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5439600</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Georgia Redneck </name>
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HR3017 : To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. (I guess the Civil Rights act isn't enough?) HR3026 : To amend the United States Public Housing Act of 1937 to establish a predisaster ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thegeorgiaredneck.blogspot.com/2009/06/driving-train-over-cliff-thanks-capital.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Transgender Workplace Diversity: Political Calculations of ENDA</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5411101</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Transgender Workplace Diversity </name>
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However, there are 50 House Democrats are undecided on ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017). There are a number of Republicans who are undecided as well, but few of them are expected to come out publicly for ENDA, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transworkplace.blogspot.com/2009/06/political-calculations-of-enda.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Docudharma:: Friday Philosophy: Two Chances to Move Forward</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5386426</id>
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Update: (4.00 / 3). pico points to an updated version of ENDA (H. R. 3017), which has 123 cosponsors. It could still use more. When all is said and done, what really matters is whether or not you are happy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docudharma.com/diary/14492/friday-philosophy&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New York's 24th District Green: Mike Arcuri Not Among Those ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5377701</id>
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      <name>New York's 24th District Green </name>
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Two days ago, H.R. 3017 was introduced to the House of Representatives by Congressman Barney Frank. The bill would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This is a very important bill to the LGBT ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://takeback24.blogspot.com/2009/06/mike-arcuri-not-among-those-opposing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam's House Blend:: Click Here To Email 50 Undecided Legislators ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5377699</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The good news, however, is that 50 House Democrats are undecided on ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, H.R. 3017). I mean &quot;good&quot; in a technical sense, of course. It's bad that 50 Members of Congress from the Democratic Party ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11732/click-here-to-email-50-undecided-legislators-on-enda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Does Your Representative Oppose Hiring Discrimination?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5377698</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Irregular Times: News Unfit for Print </name>
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It's H.R. 3017, and it has 117 cosponsors, in addition to its author, Barney Frank. In these days of economic recession, with unemployment figures at new highs, it's outrageous that capable American workers can be thrown out of their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2009/06/26/does-your-representative-oppose-hiring-discrimination/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Transgender Workplace Diversity: H.R. 3017, The Employment Non ...</title>
    <link href="http://transworkplace.blogspot.com/2009/06/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-25:/commentary/5377696</id>
    <updated>2009-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Transgender Workplace Diversity </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 (ENDA), was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday with 117 original co-sponsors. This bill would prohibit job discrimination across the United States that is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://transworkplace.blogspot.com/2009/06/hr-3017-employment-non-discrimination.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
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      <name>WayGay </name>
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HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, was introduced yesterday in the US House of Representatives with 117 original co-sponsors. According to Mara Keisling, head of the National Center for Transgender Equality, this bill has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://waygay.blogspot.com/2009/06/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1231.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2015Place.com: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5465614</id>
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      <name>2015Place.com </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives with 117 original co-sponsors. According to Mara Keisling, head of the National Center for Transgender Equality, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2015place.com/2009/06/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_4247.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/06/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_277.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5448519</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GLBTQ </name>
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HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, was introduced yesterday in the US House of Representatives with 117 original co-sponsors. According to Mara Keisling, head of the National Center for Transgender Equality, this bill has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtq.blogspot.com/2009/06/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_277.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GLBTQIA: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)</title>
    <link href="http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/06/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1773.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5430204</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GLBTQIA </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives with 117 original co-sponsors. According to Mara Keisling, head of the National Center for Transgender Equality, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://glbtqia.blogspot.com/2009/06/combined-gay-news-headlines-t5t-1_1773.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pam's House Blend:: Why You Should Sign Up for A Face-to-Face ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11698/why-you-should-sign-up-for-a-facetoface-meeting-with-your-legislator" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5400631</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Pam's House Blend - Front Page </name>
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H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, was introduced yesterday in the U.S. House of Representatives with 117 original co-sponsors. According to Mara Keisling, head of the National Center for Transgender Equality, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pamshouseblend.com/diary/11698/why-you-should-sign-up-for-a-facetoface-meeting-with-your-legislator&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Why You Should Sign Up To Meet With Your Legislator Now | The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bilerico.com/2009/06/why_you_should_sign_up_to_meet_with_your.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-24:/commentary/5377700</id>
    <updated>2009-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Bilerico Project </name>
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HR 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, was introduced yesterday in the US House of Representatives with 117 original co-sponsors. According to Mara Keisling, head of the National Center for Transgender Equality, this bill has ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bilerico.com/2009/06/why_you_should_sign_up_to_meet_with_your.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Introductions ... ENDA, meet EHDLA - you're perfect for each other</title>
    <link href="http://hunterforjustice.typepad.com/hunter_of_justice/2009/06/introducing-enda-meet-ehdla-youre-perfect-for-each-other.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/5439601</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>hunter of justice </name>
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The important effort to enact the Employment Non-Discrimination Act got its official launch on Wednesday, with the introduction of HR 3017. Lead sponsor Barney Frank was joined on the bill by 117 cosponsors. This year's version contains ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hunterforjustice.typepad.com/hunter_of_justice/2009/06/introducing-enda-meet-ehdla-youre-perfect-for-each-other.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017 [111th]: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd%3Fbill%3Dh111-3017&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UDEsT-DGJoni2AWWzIz0Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGcssH8qPRtnsMApnU6T6sdL7l6Qg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/11971621</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill in the U.S. Congress: To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. ... 111th Congress: 2009-2010. To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.   Sponsor:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd%3Fbill%3Dh111-3017&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UDEsT-DGJoni2AWWzIz0Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGcssH8qPRtnsMApnU6T6sdL7l6Qg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3017/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UDEsT-DGJoni2AWWzIz0Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEl3btVpb6KOkmry34EiVsiajVkGg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/11971620</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3017/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=UDEsT-DGJoni2AWWzIz0Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEl3btVpb6KOkmry34EiVsiajVkGg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017 [111th]: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/11937881</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill in the U.S. Congress: To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. ... 111th Congress: 2009-2010. To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.   Sponsor:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd%3Fbill%3Dh111-3017&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NeMoT6DlO8_o2gWRq6zZAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFKOPj5PiaY1QA0VeOAoe4xMrtcTw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3017/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NeMoT6DlO8_o2gWRq6zZAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF1luAKB3_TO5gUQBJI5Lp-U1_-HA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-23:/commentary/11937880</id>
    <updated>2009-06-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.3017 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3017/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NeMoT6DlO8_o2gWRq6zZAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF1luAKB3_TO5gUQBJI5Lp-U1_-HA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3017 [111th]: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 ...</title>
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A bill in the U.S. Congress: To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. ... 111th Congress: 2009-2010. To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.   Sponsor:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd%3Fbill%3Dh111-3017&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7PcgT6yBDfKgsQKZ5JC2CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCIQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFkGYxbW5AbFBwGpLB9-dMe5H0W6A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Today, OpenCongress is proud to join the global online action to protest the PIPA net censorship bill. We&amp;#39;ve voluntarily limited access to our site -- except for pages about how the systemically-corrupt ... The Participatory Politics Foundation is a   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3017/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7PcgT6yBDfKgsQKZ5JC2CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFxNevVzxfgtwxvHqToi4TPSia82A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H. R. 3017 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 :: The ...</title>
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Law 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3017. To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2009. Mr. Frank of Massachusetts (for himself, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ifge.org/Article390.phtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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A bill in the US Congress: To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3017&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tucson Observer: Statement from GLAAD on Perez Hilton's Use of ...</title>
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Or Bye-Bye ENDA - Click here to sign up to meet with your US Senators and Representatives in August in your local district to press the case for HR 3017, The Employment Non-... 6 hours ago. Rum, Romanism and Rebellion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tucsonobserver.blogspot.com/2009/06/statement-from-glaad-on-perez-hiltons.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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