Advertisement

Obama makes gay, lesbian appointments and a nomination

by Rex Wockner

President Barack Obama made two gay/lesbian appointments and one nomination Jan. 26.
He nominated openly gay J. Paul Oetken, a lawyer for Cablevision, to the Southern District of New York federal court.
He appointed National Center for Lesbian Rights co-founder Roberta Achtenberg to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
And he appointed former National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Executive Director Jeff Levi to the Department of Health and Human Services' Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health.
recognition of out-of-state civil unions.

Advertisement
Topics: News
Advertisement

From the Pride Source Marketplace

Go to the Marketplace
Directory default
But dont be confused by the name. Its not about Queens as in gay men. Queens is named after the NYC…
Learn More
Directory default
Proudly serving our community since 2001. Our priority is to treat each person with compassion,…
Learn More
Directory default
Avoid being fooled by national flower delivery sites that aren’t real florists. Norton’s is a real…
Learn More
Directory default
CARES provides community education to prevent HIV, free HIV testing and assistance for people…
Learn More
Directory default
We at Orion Auto recognize the investment you've made in your vehicle. Thats why we've made the…
Learn More
Advertisement