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Vermont governor sees no economic benefit to gay nuptials

Washington Blade National News  Sep 25 09

Vermont governor sees no economic benefit to gay nuptials Douglas vetoed same-sex marriage bill in April By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 25, 2009 WASHINGTON — The governor of Vermont says marriage rights for same-sex couples won't bring his state any economic benefit, even though a report released earlier this year indicates otherwise.

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'We will dump DOMA'

Washington Blade National News  Sep 18 09

'We will dump DOMA' Nadler introduces bill to overturn marriage ban; Frank not yet a sponsor By Chris Johnson Friday, September 18, 2009 Rep.

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Indiana court turns down same-sex divorce request

Washington Blade National News  Sep 18 09

Indiana court turns down same-sex divorce request Judge says law doesn't allow for same-sex divorce By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 18, 2009 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana judge has turned down a divorce request from two women married in Canada, ruling that state law doesn't give courts the authority to dissolve same-sex marriages.

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Feds issue proposed DP benefits rules

Washington Blade National News  Sep 18 09

Feds issue proposed DP benefits rules By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 18, 2009 WASHINGTON — The U.

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ENDA to get House hearing on Sept. 23

Washington Blade National News  Sep 18 09

ENDA to get House hearing on Sept. 23 Frank believes measure will pass the House this fall By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 18, 2009 WASHINGTON — A congressional committee is set to hear testimony on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act later this month, although many details about the hearing are not yet final.

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Outrage over gay bar raid

Washington Blade National News  Sep 18 09

Outrage over gay bar raid Atlanta mayor silent as gays demand answers following Eagle bust By Dyana Bagby Friday, September 18, 2009 ATLANTA — Forced to lie face down in a pile of broken glass from a dropped beer bottle, Garrett McClendon asked one of the 21 Atlanta police officers who stormed the Atlanta Eagle last week if he could slide over to a cleaner, safer space.

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Ore. lesbians win legal battle over benefit change

Washington Blade National News  Sep 11 09

Ore. lesbians win legal battle over benefit change By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 11, 2009 PORTLAND, Ore.

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Budget woes force Focus on the Family layoffs

Washington Blade National News  Sep 11 09

Budget woes force Focus on the Family layoffs 75 employees to lose jobs By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 11, 2009 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

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N.Y. marriage vote possible this month

Washington Blade National News  Sep 11 09

N.Y. marriage vote possible this month New York Senate last hurdle to vote By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 11, 2009 The New York State Senate's only openly gay lawmaker said his chamber could vote on the proposed same-sex marriage bill later this month — and he's optimistic it will win approval.

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Ryan White Act renewal backed at House hearing

Washington Blade National News  Sep 11 09

Ryan White Act renewal backed at House hearing Lawmakers scramble to complete bill before looming Sept.

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'He felt the passions and concerns'

Washington Blade National News  Sep 11 09

'He felt the passions and concerns' Kennedy remembered by gay staffers as champion of LGBT rights By Chris Johnson Friday, September 11, 2009 The doors of Sen.

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DP law to face voters on Washington State ballot

Washington Blade National News  Sep 04 09

DP law to face voters on Washington State ballot Referendum would overturn state's "everything but marriage" law By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 04, 2009 OLYMPIA, Wash.

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City of Reno approves domestic partner benefits

Washington Blade National News  Sep 04 09

City of Reno approves domestic partner benefits City Council resolution vote unanimous By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 04, 2009 RENO, Nev.

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Out-of-state couples flock to Iowa to wed

Washington Blade National News  Sep 04 09

Out-of-state couples flock to Iowa to wed Substantial number of certificates issued to residents of other states By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 04, 2009 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Data show that same-sex couples are coming from other states to get married in Iowa.

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More delays in Congress?

Washington Blade National News  Sep 04 09

More delays in Congress? Health care debate seen as latest obstacle to advancing LGBT bills By Chris Johnson Friday, September 04, 2009 Congress is expected to move on key LGBT-related bills when lawmakers return from their summer recess, although lobbyists say health care reform debate could delay action on the measures.

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Texas liquor board fires 3 over raid on gay bar

Washington Blade National News  Sep 04 09

Texas liquor board fires 3 over raid on gay bar Agents fails to report usage of force By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, September 04, 2009 FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Texas' liquor board fired two agents and a supervisor, disciplined two other supervisors and changed several policies in the wake of a raid at a gay bar that left a customer seriously injured and led to protests, officials announced last week.

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Judge nixes suit that created rift between Obama, gays

Washington Blade National News  Aug 28 09

Judge nixes suit that created rift between Obama, gays By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 28, 2009 SANTA ANA, Calif.

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Gay couples prepare to wed in Vermont

Washington Blade National News  Aug 28 09

Gay couples prepare to wed in Vermont Same-sex nuptials available in state starting Tuesday By Chris Johnson Friday, August 28, 2009 The enactment of a same-sex marriage law in Vermont next week is inspiring couples from within the state and elsewhere to renew their commitments in officially recognized marriages in the Green Mountain State.

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Wisconsin official won't defend DP law

Washington Blade National News  Aug 28 09

Wisconsin official won't defend DP law By Staff & Wire Reports Friday, August 28, 2009 MADISON, Wis.

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Gay, bi men 50 times more likely to have HIV

Washington Blade National News  Aug 28 09

Gay, bi men 50 times more likely to have HIV CDC reports hard data at National HIV Prevention Conference By Dyana Bagby Friday, August 28, 2009 ATLANTA — Gay and bisexual men account for half of new HIV infections in the U.

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