Long cricized as discrimatory, the policy has prevented many gay and bisexual men om donatg blood. The Food and Dg Admistratn revealed a draft of s new approach on Friday.
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GAY BANKERS, ONCE SILENT, SPEAK OF PROGRS AND HURDL
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Meanwhile, officials om Bank of Ameri helped negotiate a homophobic bill North Carola that blocked nondiscrimatn laws om gog to effect.
GAYT PLAC IN NORTH CAROLA FOR 2020
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