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The Equality Act, which bans discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, is unlikely to pass in the Senate

Eight Republicans joined all present House Democrats to vote Friday for the legislation, known as the Equality Act, which would extend civil-rights protections to

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. The bill seeks to provide protections in employment, housing, loan applications, education and other areas. It was a key...

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