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Poliquin takes flak for switching to vote against LGBT-rights provision

U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin of Maine’s 2nd District was part of a chaotic episode in the House on Thursday, when Democrats fingered him as one of seven Republicans to flip their votes against a provision aiming to prevent LGBT discrimination. The amendment, which would have prevented contractors from getting federal work if they discriminate against lesbian, gay, […]