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Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Just as we were finally able to pass hate crimes legislation, it's time to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. about 2 hours ago from TwitterBerry SenArlenSpecter Sen. Arlen Specter Footer 2009 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status Goodies API ...
Specter Calls for Repeal of Marriage Act
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — The Pennsylvania senator, who faces a Democratic primary challenge, announces newfound opposition to the Defense of Marriage... Act which recognizes unions only between men and women. (more) Specter Calls for Repeal of Marriage Act
Specter: 'We Have 60 Votes Without Sen. Snowe'
tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com — Appearing on MSNBC tonight, Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA) asserted that the Democrats have the votes to break... an expected Republican filibuster on health care -- with or without Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME). "We have 60 votes without Sen. Snowe, so...  ... (more) Specter: 'We Have 60 Votes Without Sen. Snowe'
Specter's numbers continue to nosedive
thehill.com — Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) continues to see his poll numbers decline, with just 23 percent of voters... in a new poll saying he deserves reelection. Specter has also seen his edge over Rep. Joe Sestak (D-Pa.) decline significantly, from 26 points in ... (more) Specter's numbers continue to nosedive
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Specter: ‘Just as we were finally able to pass hate crimes legislation, it’s time to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act’…
GrassrootsPA Stories — ... Specter: ‘Just as we were finally able to pass hate crimes legislation, it’s time to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act’… ...

Specter tweets support for DOMA repeal
News — ... Referencing his chamber's recent, successful effort to pass the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act -- a law that permits harsh penalties on those who commit crimes based on sexual orientation -- Specter tweeted: ...

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Daily Kos — ... troops died in separate helicopter crashes. Alan Grayson (D-FL) calls a female lobbyist a "K Street Whore," which was either a blatantly sexist and offensive remark, or the same way one would describe a male lobbyist -- you make the call. Now that Max Baucus (D-MT) has done his bit for health care reform, he turns his attention to climate change legislation. He doesn't like that either. Arlen Specter (D-PA) tweets to the left: Just as we were finally able to pass hate crimes ...

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