WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s largest gay rights group is criticizing the White House for saying that an executive order barring discrimination against federal contractors would be redundant if Congress passes a White House-supported bill.

The Human Rights Campaign generally supports President Barack Obama and endorsed his campaign. But the group is criticizing comments this week from Obama’s press secretary, Jay Carney.

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