June 18, 2009 10:23 AM
Pres. Obama indicated to the gay community he's listening to calls for greater equality, by extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, but acknowledged "this is only one step." Nancy Cordes spoke with Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and AMERICAblog.com's John Aravosis.
Report: Millions in U.S. Drink Dirty Water
New York Times Analysis Shows That Since 2004 More than 20% of U.S. Water Systems Have Violated Law, Few Punished
American Indian Lawsuit Settled, U.S. Says
Interior Department will Distribute $1.4B to more than 300,000 Tribal Members
McChrystal: Mission "Undeniably Difficult"
But Top Commander in Afghanistan Tells Lawmakers President Obama's Revamped Strategy is Achievable
Winter Weather
The First Snow of the Season Covers the West
Iraq Violence
Dozens Have Been Killed in a Series of Coordinated Blasts Around Baghdad.
Celebrity Circuit
Eva Longoria Parker, Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., Bruce Springsteen, Shakira and More
Climate Conference in Copenhagen
Diplomats Meet in Denmark to Discuss Climate Change
Day in Pictures
A Glimpse at the Day's News as Seen Through a Camera Lens
Kennedy Center Honors
Stars and Politicians Step Out to Honor Bruce Springsteen, Robert DeNiro, Mel Brooks and More
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