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Peterson joins Bachmann, Kline in asking D.C. to stop abortion funding

By Andy Birkey | 04.21.11 | 2:05 pm

DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is joining with Republican Reps. Michele Bachmann and John Kline in strongly urging the District of Columbia to act quickly in implementing a ban on publicly subsidized abortions in the city. As part of the continuing resolution passed last week, Washington, D.C. has to halt paying for abortions under its programs for low-income women. Peterson, Bachmann and Kline were among several dozen Congress members who issued a letter on Tuesday that also asks D.C. for detailed reports about the new ban.

Bachmann, Kline join fight against gay marriage in nation’s capital

By Andy Birkey | 01.06.10 | 4:38 pm

bachmannklineReps. Michele Bachmann and John Kline joined 37 other members of Congress in calling on the courts to force the District of Columbia to put same-sex marriage on the ballot. The District’s mayor signed an ordinance allowing for…

D.C. votes to recognize gay marriages

By Andy Birkey | 04.07.09 | 3:15 pm

The Council of the District of Columbia voted unanimously Tuesday to allow Washington, D.C., to recognize same-sex marriages performed outside the district. The decision comes on the heels of a string of victories for advocates on the issue, as