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5 Things to Know About the White House Christmas Decorations
Christmas is always an over-the-top event at the White House. Five things to know about how the White House team is going big with this year's festivities:
White House: US Increasingly Backing Gay Marriage
The White House says a growing majority of Americans recognize that same-sex couples in loving relationships deserve fair treatment under the law.
Security Breached: Intruder Gets Into White House
The U.S. Secret Service is coming under intense scrutiny after a man who hopped the White House fence made it all the way through the front door before being apprehended.
Gay Bishop Gene Robinson Leads White House Easter Prayer
Gene Robinson received quite a surprise this Monday, April 14, when President Barack Obama unexpectedly tapped the former first openly gay Episcopal bishop to lead the closing prayer at the White House Easter celebration.
Douglas Brooks Appointed Director of Office of National AIDS Policy
The White House has announced the appointment of Douglas M. Brooks, MSW, as the Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP).
Gay Group Raps White House on Discrimination Order
The nation’s largest gay rights group is criticizing the White House for saying that an executive order barring discrimination against federal contractors would be redundant if Congress passes a White House-supported bill.
First Lady Plants White House Garden for Spring
Spring has sprung at the White House and soon the vegetables will, too. With lots of helping hands on Wednesday, Michelle Obama replanted her fruit and vegetable garden on the South Lawn.
’Women of Soul’ Wow White House
He bobbled the spelling, but President Barack Obama had nothing but R-E-S-P-E-C-T for the "women of soul" who shook and rattled the rafters of the White House on Thursday night.
US Reviews Ugandan Relations After Anti-Gay Law
The White House says the United States is reviewing its relationship with Uganda because of the African nation’s new anti-gay law.
White House Praises Gay Mo. Player’s Announcement
The White House is applauding a University of Missouri football player’s decision to announce that he is gay, with President Barack Obama’s spokesman, first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden all portraying him as an inspirational athlete.
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