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Subscribe to RSSUSA Today: “Republican Sen. Rob Portman said Thursday that he now supports gay marriage — a surprise turnabout on a hot-button social issue, sparked by a deeply personal reflection that began two years ago after Portman's son, Will, told him that he is gay. ‘It's a change of heart from the position of a father,’ Portman told three Ohio reporters on Thursday during a 45-minute interview in his office. ‘I think we should be allowing gay couples the joy and stability of marriage.’”
The Boston Globe: “A proposal to ban assault weapons and limit magazine capacity was approved by a Senate committee Thursday during a contentious debate that accentuated the parties’ divided views on gun rights and restrictions.”
USA Today: “A Senate panel on Thursday approved a ban on assault weapons, but the measure will face stiff resistance from Republicans and some Democrats on the Senate floor.”
AP: House Republicans are pushing legislation that would end or consolidate dozens of overlapping job-training programs to make it easier for job seekers to gain the skills they need. It’s a goal shared by President Barack Obama, but the GOP bill faces the same partisan differences that hobble much of what comes before Congress.”
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Isn't it funny, Portman, how when it is about one of your kids, you just can't spout the party bigotry.
Good for you for supporting your son. Now, take on the rest of the party bigots.
Typical Republican - the party of hypocrites. Until it affects them, it's immoral. Like Paul Ryan taking Social Security, but others are takers. Mitt pays less than 14% in federal income tax, but low-wage earners are takers. The disabled, elderly and veterans are getting entitlements, but big corporations get subsidies and tax credits for jobs they create overseas. The GOP is made up of the most selfish and hypocritical people in the world.
RTFS, you can add, free riders and irresponsible when talking about republicans, if they were serious about cutting the deficit and paying down the debt, they would consider cuts to the over bloated military budget, and raising taxes on the very rich. They are not serious, and are only paying lip service to demonize the president. Next election is 2014, vote.
Way to go, Portman, it was not fine until it involved your son, eh? Typical Republican! Hypocrites all!!! Now, tell your fellow Repugs, to pass the gun nut bill!!!