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President Obama presented the medal to Milk's nephew, Stuart, at a White House ceremony two weeks ago.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the award is now being used in an attempt to persuade Governor Schwarzenegger to sign a bill to establish May 22nd, Milk's birthday, as a day of special significance.
The governor vetoed the measure last year.
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