Brownback pressed at Senate hearing over rescinding LGBT order

BY JONATHAN SHORMAN, LINDSAY WISE AND HUNTER WOODALL

Gov. Sam Brownback defended his decision to rescind protections for gay and transgender state workers before a U.S. Senate panel considering his nomination as ambassador for international religious freedom.

Brownback faced skeptical questioning from Democrats and friendly questioning from Republicans during his confirmation hearing before the Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.

The hearing placed Brownback one step closer to confirmation by the full U.S. Senate. He will presumably resign as governor to take the position once that happens, but there is no set timeline.

Overall, Brownback emphasized that he would pursue freedom for religious minorities around the world.

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