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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Biden to sign gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
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File: US President Joe Biden signs an executive order at an event to celebrate Pride Month in the East Room of the White House, June 15, 2022 (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
US President Joe Biden is inviting thousands to celebrate at the White House today as he signs into law gay marriage legislation before a bipartisan crowd that reflects growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Lawmakers from both parties will be there, as will first lady Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff. The White House promised musical performances but is trying to maintain suspense about the headliners.
The triumphant mood will play out against the backdrop of a right-wing backlash over gender issues, which has alarmed gay and transgender people and their advocates.
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