Out N.Y. lawmaker makes marriage his priority
Out N.Y. lawmaker makes marriage his priority
This article looks at out New York state Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell’s “intensely personal” lobbying effort win passage of a marriage measure that’s scheduled to be considered today. Passage is considered highly likely in the 150-member Assembly. O’Donnell reportedly has secured the backing of almost 90 colleagues. A similar bill passed the state’s Assembly in 2007. The New York Times (5/11) , Daily News (New York) (5/12) * Tags = gay men gay news lesbian news transgender bisexual
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Out O’Donnell throws hat in ring for U.S. Senate appointment in N.Y.
Out New York Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell is among a lengthy list of contenders seeking to be appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Hillary Clinton, who has been nominated to lead the State Department. O’Donnell on Monday had a 45-minute interview for the job with New York Gov. David Paterson. “It certainly would be a bold choice to pick someone who would be the first openly gay U.S. senator, and he’s known as a bold guy,” O’Donnell said. The New York Times/City Room (12/30) , The New York Observer (12/30) MORE
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