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US Lawmakers Condemn Anti-Gay Uganda Legislation
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| In a letter Tuesday, five Republican members of Congress asked President Yoweri Museveni to block a proposed law that would subject homosexuals to harsh penalties, including execution. The lawmakers identified themselves as men of faith and said the law runs counter to the Christian belief in the “inherent dignity and worth” of all people. By punishing homosexuals as well as persons who do not turn them in to the police, the law would greatly impede HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment efforts, advocates say. Signing the letter were Reps. Frank Wolf (Va.), Chris Smith (N.J.), Joe Pitts (Pa.), Trent Franks (Ariz.) and Anh “Joseph” Cao (La.).
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Subjects
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Africa
Developing Nations
Government Officials
Homosexuals
Legislation/Regulation
North America
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cdcnpin.org News Record #54507
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