October 4, 2010

LGBT Sestak Rally in Pittsburgh on Friday

WHEN: Friday, October 8, 11am
WHERE: Courtyard of the County Courthouse, 414 Grant St.
WHAT: To deliver a press statement on behalf of the Congressman.
WHO: PA Representative Dan Frankel, Pittsburgh City Councilman Bruce Kraus, County Councilman Rich Fitzgerald and you.

Joe Sestak's Record:*
Joe has co-sponsored a number of bills directly affecting our community that include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Respect for Marriage Act to repeal DOMA
  • Military Readiness Enhancement Act to end Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
  • Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act
  • Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA)
  • Family Medical Leave Act
  • Pat Toomey's Record:*
    In 2004, Pat Toomey supported a Constitutional Amendment to define marriage as being between a man and woman. Pat Toomey also voted to prohibit health benefits for domestic partners and ban adoptions by LGBT couples. Additionally, he failed to support every piece of legislation the Congressman sponsored above, and more.

    Joe Sestak has scored a 95% lifetime rating with the Human Rights Campaign, compared to Pat Toomey’s 6%.*

    *Stats via Sestak for Senate
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