House GOP retains former SG to defend DOMA - latimes.com

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Gay Rights and the GOP in the Iowa Caucuses | Mother Jones

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GOP controlled House will read US Constitution aloud

Image via WikipediaTwo new rules will give Constitution a starring role in GOP-controlled House: "When Republicans take over the House next week, they will do something that apparently has never been done before in the chamber's 221-year history:" They will read the US Constitution aloud.

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Image via WikipediaAlthough fixing the economy is the top priority, Republicans who won greater control of state governments in this month’s election are considering how to pursue action on a range of social issues, including abortion, gun rights and even divorce laws.Backlash feared as some in GOP push social issues | Gay Online News

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