Defense of Marriage Act
The fleeting image of a Cuomo birthday
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie welcomed the request, though it was below the $83 initially sought. [Lisa Lerer and Roger Runningen]
"The president's plan…would not pay for damage already covered by private insurance and would extend aid only to primary residents." Also, Con Ed will not be eligible for aid. [Raymond Hernandez and Peter Baker]
On gay rights and same-sex marriage, Cuomo's vision is national in scope
In his first major speech before a predominately lesbian, gay and transgender audience since passing New York's same-sex-marriage law, Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out what he said is the next phase of the LGBT agenda.
In a speech during the Empire State Pride Agenda's fall dinner in midtown Manhattan, Cuomo said it will include passing "real" anti-bullying legislation in Albany and getting LGBT people protected under federal anti-discrimination laws for housing and employment, and legalizing same-sex marriage in every state. More
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