From 365Gay.com, Clinton wins praise from State Dept. gays
(Washington) A group that represents LGBT workers in the federal government is welcoming a commitment by Hillary Clinton that if confirmed as Secretary of State she would review policies to see what could be changed to assist gay personnel at the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and other foreign affairs agencies.
During questioning at her confirmation hearing, Clinton was asked by Sen. Russell Feingold (D-WI) about regulations that deny the same-sex partners of LGBT personnel the same rights as heterosexual spouses.
In saying she would review existing policies, Clinton noted that many foreign countries have already changed the policies to provide equal treatment for gay and lesbian staff of foreign affairs agencies.
Watching Clinton’s performance yesterday, I kept thinking that the primaries changed her in some real way, for the better. Obama taught her something. I’m still trying to find the clip of the question from yesterday’s confirmation.
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