Frank among he most powerful members of Congress
Posted 3-10-2008 9:59 am
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank is the seventh most powerful member of the House of Representatives, according to a report released this week. Fellow Bay State Democrats Sens. Edward M. Kennedy and John F. Kerry were ranked second and 12th in the Senate, respectively. » read article   

Proposed mortgage rules face hurdles
Posted 10-29-2007 4:37 pm
WASHINGTON -- Democrats introduced legislation Monday that would tighten an array of mortgage lending standards and require U.S. regulators to issue new rules ensuring that loans be made only to borrowers who can afford to repay them.

The bill, by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and two North Carolina colleagues, could set the baseline for the emerging debate over how to prevent a repeat of the mortgage meltdown. But its passage is by no means assured, and elements of the bill are likely to draw intense opposition from the lending industry. » read article   

Gay Activists Hopeful on Job Bias Ban
Posted 9-17-2007 9:26 am

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Gay rights advocates expect Congress will soon move closer to approving a federal ban on job discrimination against gay, lesbian and transgender workers.

Rep. Barney Frank, a leading proponent, predicts the ban will win House approval in coming weeks.

A bipartisan bill was introduced in April by Reps. Frank; Christopher Shays, R-Conn.; Deborah Pryce, R-Ohio; and Tammy Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat who is openly gay. There are 167 co-sponsors, including a handful of Republicans.

 

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Frank, Baldwin speak up for gay Iraqis
Posted 7-17-2007 8:34 am
In a letter to Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice, the two openly gay members of Congress urged the administration to take action to protect the LGBT citizens in Iraq. » read article   

Happy Anniversary, Barney Frank!
Posted 5-31-2007 10:03 am
Congressman Barney Frank came out publicly 20 years ago this week. » read article   

Victory Fund applauds Frank, Baldwin on ENDA introduction
Posted 5-14-2007 4:04 pm
Congress' two openly gay legislators co-sponsor bill to ban workplace discrimination » read article   

Chairman Barney Frank discusses coming out in politics
Posted 4-10-2007 11:06 am
In part four of an interview on the financial cable channel CNBC, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank discusses coming out in office, the mistakes he made then, and how being open about his sexuality has made him a more effective legislator. » read article   

Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund to Honor Local Heros at 2nd Annual Houston Brunch
Posted 3-26-2007 12:50 pm
U.S Representative Barney Frank to be Featured Speaker » read article   

Victory Fund Announces Eight New Endorsements
Posted 3-26-2007 12:45 pm
Fifty-Nine Openly LGBT Candidates Endorsed So Far in 2006 » read article