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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

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$250 Billion In Federal Contracts Doled Out In States With No LGBT Anti-Discrimination Laws

"With no federal employment protections, too many LGBT workers are at risk of losing their jobs and their livelihoods," HRC president says. HRC and others are urging Obama to issue an executive order banning contractors from LGBT discrimination.

Republican Congressman's Gay Son Says CNN, MSNBC Cancelled Interviews When He Wouldn't Bash His Father

The networks dispute Matt R. Salmon's story. Via KPNX

17 Things That Should Make Republicans Feel Old

Grand OLD Party.

Bill Clinton Is On Twitter Now

You can thank Stephen Colbert for giving Hillary Clinton's husband a nudge into the 21st century. Update: as of Tuesday, April 9th, @PrezBillyJeff's Twitter feed has yet to be verified and still includes only one Tweet.

ACLU: "Improper" To Force Fox Reporter To Reveal Source

Jana Winter faces jail over a story on the Aurora massacre.

Obama Has Had It With Congress On Guns

"What's more important?" he asks in Connecticut. "Our children or an A grade from the gun lobby?" Meanwhile, in Washington, another sign of the uphill battle.

Republican Congresswoman Goes On TMZ To Slam Beyonce, Jay-Z

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has been critical of the power couple's trip to Cuba, questioning on TMZ who from Treasury approved the trip. "Thanks guys, I love your show."

Harry Reid Invokes His Father's Suicide On The Senate Floor

Things got personal for the Majority Leader during a speech about gun violence prevention.

"Sheryl Sandberg Wants Me To Ask You For A Raise"

Lean In's immediate impact.

Conservative Infighting Erupts Over Immigration Reform

Influential conservative leader Jim DeMint bluntly warns, "I’m not going to be an apologist for the Republican Party."

Martin O'Malley Calling Himself A "Performance-Driven Progressive" Now

A new buzzword. After passing bills for gun control, a gas tax, and a death penalty repeal, O'Malley says he's about results, not liberalism.

Coachella "New Guantanamo" Party Hosts Defend Theme

"We intend to create an atmosphere of fun, and the spirit and theme were never intended to cause offense or harm," Flaunt Magazine says.

Democrats, Progressives Refuse To Denounce Recordings Of Mitch McConnell

The NRSC is calling on organizations such as the DNC, DSCC, Think Progress, Mother Jones, American Bridge, and others to denounce a secret recording of Sen. Mitch McConnell discussing opposition research on Ashley Judd they described as "Watergate-style tactics." McConnell's campaign manager said Tuesday they are working with the FBI to investigate how the tape -- which was published today by Mother Jones -- was recorded.

First Anti-Chris Christie Ad Buy To Hit Cable TV This Week

Ad claims New Jersey is "falling behind." The first negative ad campaign ahead of Gov. Christie's reelection and a possible presidential bid in 2016 has six figures behind it.

Coachella Guantanamo Theme Party Hosts "Redact" Invite

A modified invite after controversy over a Coachella party.

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