Va. Senate approves non-discrimination bill

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The Virginia Senate on Wednesday passed legislation that would bar discrimination based on sexual orientation in state employment, though the matter has already stalled in the House of Delegates.

“As lawmakers, it is important for us to ensure that all Virginians are protected from this ugly practice regardless of their race, gender, religion or sexual orientation,” said the bill’s patron, Sen. Donald McEachin, D-Henrico.

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