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Senator Coons urges President Obama to ban federal contracts with companies that discriminate against LGBT employees

WASHINGTON – Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) joined 36 of his colleagues on Thursday on a letter to President Obama urging the White House to issue an Executive Order to outlaw employment discrimination against LGBT Americans by federal contractors. Executive orders have banned other forms of employment discrimination by contractors for decades, but no such protections exist for LGBT workers. “Issuing an Executive Order that includes sexual orientation and gender identity is a critical s...

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Delaware business leader joins Senator Coons for discussion on job creation – February 13, 2013
Senator Coons votes to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act – February 12, 2013
Senator Coons votes to strengthen fight against slavery and human trafficking – February 12, 2013
Statement from Senator Coons on shooting at New Castle County Courthouse – February 11, 2013
In immigration debate, Senator Coons seeks due process and human rights guarantees – February 6, 2013
Senator Coons cosponsors bipartisan bill to support critical harbor and port maintenance – February 5, 2013
Senator Coons to help commemorate Black History Month – February 4, 2013
Senator Coons and Delaware leaders call for renewal of Violence Against Women Act – February 4, 2013
Senator Coons named chair of Judiciary Subcommittee on Bankruptcy and the Courts – January 31, 2013

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Floor Statements

Floor Speech: Senator Coons reintroduced the Startup Innovation Credit Act – January 31, 2013
Senate Colloquy: Senator Coons joins bipartisan call to boost U.S. competitiveness through immigration reform – January 29, 2013
Floor Speech: Senator Coons calls for ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – November 27, 2012
Floor Speech: Senator Coons calls for VAWA reauthorization on 18th anniversary of enactment – September 13, 2012
Floor Speech: Disclosure of corporate money and sup – July 17, 2012
Floor Speech: A research and development tax credit for innovative small businesses – February 6, 2012
Floor Speech: Calling for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act – February 2, 2012
Statement for the Record: Giving the National Guard a seat at the table – December 1, 2011
Statement for the Record: Clean energy opportunities within the DoD advancing Energy Savings Performance Contracts and vehicle electrification – December 1, 2011
Floor Speech: Confirming Richard Andrews to U.S. District Court Judge for Delaware – November 3, 2011

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