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Published 6/30/2009 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama entertain Monday in the White House's East Room.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Obama honored Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month with a White House reception Monday where he likened the struggle for gay rights with the struggle of African-Americans for civil rights.
With first lady Michelle Obama at his [...]
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