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Speed Read: Monday 4 November 2013
This could be an historic week for LGBT civil rights or a dud. The potential exists for final passage of marriage equality bills in Hawaii and Illinois, and the possibility of passage of ENDA in the U.S. Senate.
Immigration bill advances without provisions for same-sex couples
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved an immigration reform bill Tuesday, May 21 without voting on two amendments seeking to provide benefits to same-sex couples, and the room erupted into loud applause and cheers.
