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PHOTOS: Congressional LGBT Pride

Victory Institute joined with Hill staffers for event at Rayburn House Office Building

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13 years ago

June 5, 2013

The Congressional LGBT Pride reception was held in Rayburn House Office Building on Wednesday. (Washington Blade photo by Damien Salas)

The Victory Institute joined with Gay, Lesbian and Allies Senate Staff (GLASS) Caucus, the LGBT Congressional Staff Association, Library of Congress GLOBE and the LGBT Equality Caucus to host the Congressional LGBT Pride Reception at Rayburn House Office Building on Wednesday, June 5. Speakers included Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.).

(Washington Blade photos by Damien Salas)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

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