RSSVa. Senate OKs ban on sexual orientation bias
From: The Washington Times | February 8, 2010
RICHMOND -- Virginia's Senate has passed a bill that would write into law executive orders by the past two governors that ban bias in the state work force based on sexual orientation. Sen. Don McEachin's bill advanced from the Democratic-controlled Senate on a nearly party line vote of 23-17. One Republican, Sen. Fred Quayle, joined the Democratic majority. Democratic Govs. Tim Kaine and his predecessor, Mark Warner, issued executive orders during their tenure banning discrimination in state government hiring and workplace protection. Republican Gov. Robert F. McDonnell has not reissued such an order but says Mr. Kaine's is still in ...
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