Today, history was made. President Barack Obama took an historic step as the first American president in office to recognize the importance of the freedom to marry for ALL couples.
He joins a majority of Americans who believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to create a loving, lasting and legal partnership — marriage — with the person they love, regardless of sexual orientation.
The President now affirms what PFLAG has said for 40 years: that there is power in sharing personal stories and that, when we do, hearts and minds can truly change as we realize our shared values of love and commitment. The President has sent an important message to LGBT people, their parents, families, friends, and allies: that they are accepted for all that they are, that their enduring, loving relationships are the same as all others.
For all of us who believe in the power of love and acceptance, the message the president sends to LGBT children is loud and clear: You are loved. You are accepted. You are equal.
We thank President Obama and welcome him to the PFLAG family.
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Fannie, Freddie charge borrowers for feds' tax
Congress' idea to launder a tax increase through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is already costing borrowers.
Just before Christmas break, lawmakers decided to pay for a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut and federal unemployment benefits by raising the guarantee fee that Fannie and Freddie charge on loans they buy by at least 0.1 of a percentage point. The fee normally stays with Fannie and Freddie (now majority-owned by taxpayers) to compensate them for the risk they take on loans they buy and guarantee. The extra 0.1 of a percentage point, however, will to be sent directly to the U.S. Treasury to pay for the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits.
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