Gay man considered for post at Pentagon

Obama still under fire
By Stephen Dinan and Christina Bellantoni
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Thursday, June 18, 2009

President Obama is considering nominating an openly gay man to a top civilian Pentagon post as he seeks to temper growing criticism from gay rights advocates that he has not been bold enough on their issues.

Under fire for not lifting the ban on gays serving in the armed forces and for defending a 1996 law curbing federal recognition of same-sex unions, Mr. Obama took steps Wednesday to expand benefits for gay partners of federal workers. He made the move as The Washington Times learned that the president was considering nominating William White, president of the Intrepid museum in New York, to a civilian Pentagon post that would make him the highest-ranking openly gay person in the department. the rest