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Published 11/03/2009 by Advocate.com

Hutchison Backs Gay Man for U.S. Attorney

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas surprised conservatives by recommending that a gay man be appointed U.S. attorney for the San Antonio area.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison caused a stir in Texas with her recommendation that the Obama administration name an openly gay judge and prosecutor as U.S. attorney in San Antonio. The pick, one of two also endorsed by her...

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