That remains to be seen, but President Barack Obama insists that he will not neglect the rights of the gay community any longer. The President invited leaders of the community to the White House today for a reception celebrating Gay Pride Month.

He spoke to the audience about the "support" the community will garner from himself and the First Lady and looks forward to changing minds as well as laws.

"I will not only be your friend, I will continue to be an ally and a champion and a president who fights with you and for you," he said.

You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?????

The President addressed the fact that many gay rights leaders have viewed his administration as being somewhat lax in the fight for equal rights. However, Obama assured his guests that the fight was just beginning and that the community should look forward for things to come: "I know many in this room don't believe that progress has come fast enough. And I understand that…I expect and hope to be judged not by words, not by promises I've made, but by promises that my administration keeps."

Some of the plans he intends to implement include an "employee nondiscrimination bill" and a "hate crimes bill" for the protection of gays and lesbians, a rescindication on a ban on entry into the US based on HIV status, and a repeal on the "don't ask, don't tell" military policy that allows homosexuals to serve as long as they don't disclose or act on their sexual orientation.

As for same-sex marriage, Obama still seems to be taking a backseat on that one, noting that he "has issued a presidential memorandum expanding some federal benefits to same-sex partners", but it doesn't include health benefits or pension guarantees.

Keep going, Mr. President. We know you can do much more. Let's see it happen!

Don't disappoint anymore!!!

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At a news conference Friday in Washington, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked how President Obama reacted to Michael Jackson's tragic passing.

Gibbs told reporters:"Look, he said to me that obviously Michael Jackson was a spectacular performer, a music icon. I think everybody remembers hearing his songs, watching him moonwalk on television during Motown’s 25th anniversary. But the president also said, you know, look, he had aspects of his life [that] were sad and tragic."

He then added that the President's "condolences went out to the Jackson family and to fans that mourn his loss."

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Nick Jonas is working hard with and without his brothers. On Tuesday, Miley Cyrus' BF made a stop over at Washington D.C. to meet with President Obama.

Because when the President's daughters are in love with you, you pretty much have free range to stop on by whenever you like!

Kidding aside, Nick's in Capitol Hill today and tomorrow for a very important cause. He is planning to testify at a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee hearing on government funding for diabetes research, along with Sugar Ray Leonard and Mary Tyler Moore.

Nick suffers from diabetes - and - coincidentally, his nickname is "Mr. President."

But first, the JoBro paid a visit to a group of kids who live with diabetes, which is where he got to meet the President.

"It was great. He came up and thanked me for meeting his daughters and playing for them. I said, 'It's a pleasure to meet you.' He said, 'It's a pleasure to meet you, too.' Then we took a picture with about 100 kids."

How nice! We bet Miley is proud of you!

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How adorable is this new photo of the Obama family pooch, Portuguese water dog Bo Obama????

We kind of enjoy that the White House has it's own Flickr account that they post these kinds of pictures to.

So cute!

Of course, if you want to see he cutest dog in Hollywood, then CLICK HERE to see the gallery of our own Teddy Hilton.

Woof!

[Image via The White House.]

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Today, Wednesday, President Obama will sign a presidential memorandum extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, but will not, however, sign over full health insurance coverage. To do so would require a legislative process.

In an Oval Office announcement, Obama will detail which benefits same-sex partners will receive. The announcement comes as the President faces unrest from the gay and lesbian community, which has become wary of Obama's seemingly empty promises to "fight hard" for equality. Recently, several gay donors withdrew sponsorship from a Democratic National Committee fund-raising event where Vice President Biden is scheduled to speak.

GOOD!!!!

Obama has demonstrated reluctance to dive into more divisive gay issues, such as overturning the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, extending benefits of government employees, or repealing the hateful Defense of Marriage Act.

While we think Obama's latest move is a step in the right direction, it's a bit disappointing that we've had to light a fire under his ass to get the gears in motion!

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The New York Times is taking President Obama to task for his lack of support for gay and lesbian Americans.

CLICK HERE to read their great article!

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Former commander-in-chief George W. Bush surprised troops with a pre-recorded message of support during a taping of the Colbert Report's USO tour in Iraq.

We can't believe he had the nerve to do it!

"Laura and I send our greetings to our servicemen and women. Your achievements in Iraq have earned you a special place in American history," said Bush. "You are men and women of great courage and endurance, and that's gonna come in handy. I've sat through some of Stephen's stuff before."

It's sad W. has to rely on schtick to address the troops!!!

"I've gotta say, I miss that guy," replied Colbert after the video message.

Supposedly, Bush's message garnered less applause than President Obama's shout-out last week.

Bush is the reason the troops are there!

Figures!!!

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THIS really sucks - big time!!!!!!!

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Rumors are swirling that Chelsea Clinton, daughter of Bill and Hillary, will tie the knot with boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky at Martha's Vineyard in August.

According to residents of the Vineyard, the liberal power couple (Mezvinsky is the son of two former Democratic congresspeople) will marry at the home of power broker, Vernon Jordan's multi-acre estate.

Will President Obama show up?

The Obama family does have plans to visit Martha's Vineyard in August!!!

Although the Clinton family denies the event, we hear wedding bells!

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