Virginia Senate passes anti-gay adoption bill - Washington Blade

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Virginia Senate passes anti-gay adoption bill Washington Blade Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria and Fairfax), who is gay. “The bill says they can do that no matter how qualified the prospective mom and dad is to become a parent,” said Ebbin in an impassioned floor speech urging his colleagues to vote against the bill. Virginia Senate Approves Bill Restricting Gay AdoptionOn Top Magazine Virginia Senate Rejects Amendments To Gay Adoption BillMyFox Washington DC all 2,388 news articles »

Virginia set to approve anti-gay adoption bill - Washington Blade

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Virginia set to approve anti-gay adoption bill Washington Blade Robert McDonnell has said he plans to sign the anti-gay adoption bill if it reaches his desk. (photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia commons) State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria), who is gay, said that although the words “sexual orientation” and “gay” ... Va. Senate rejects amendments to bill allowing anti-gay discrimination by ...Washington Post Virginia House Passes Anti-Gay 'Conscience Clause' Adoption BillCare2.com (blog) all 309 news articles »

White House responds to Va. anti-gay adoption bill - Washington Blade

White House responds to Va. anti-gay adoption bill Washington Blade By Chris Johnson on February 7, 2012 The White House, in response to a Washington Blade inquiry about anti-gay adoption legislation moving through the Virginia Legislature, said Monday night President Obama believes adoption placement shouldn't be ... Virginia Legislature Makes Discrimination Legal In AdoptionsLez Get Real all 4 news articles »

Va. House approves anti-gay adoption rule - Fox News

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Va. House approves anti-gay adoption rule Fox News Virginia legislators have passed a bill allowing private adoption agencies to deny placements that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs, including opposition to homosexuality. The state House voted 71-28 to pass the legislation Friday. Virginia Anti-Gay Adoption Bill Could Cost State Taxpayers MillionsMetro Weekly all 318 news articles »

Senate passes bill allowing for adoption discrimination - Augusta Free Press

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Senate passes bill allowing for adoption discrimination Augusta Free Press The legislative measure comes after the State Board of Social Services nearly put in place regulations that would have prohibited discrimination in adoptions and foster care placement, but decided against it when the Governor and anti-gay advocacy ... Virginia adding 'conscience clause' to adoption lawsWashington Post all 13 news articles »