Va. Senate to Weigh Gay Workers' Protections
By Rosalind S. Helderman
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, February 6, 2006

RICHMOND -- Supporters and opponents of gay rights are about to clash again in the Virginia General Assembly, this time over a proposal to ban discrimination in government employment.

The Senate, which, like the House of Delegates, approved a constitutional amendment barring same-sex marriage, is scheduled this week to consider a discrimination ban that would explicitly protect gay workers.

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