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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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Vt. Gov. Douglas Does Not See Any Ecnomic Benefit To Marriage Equality

Topix Gay News  Sep 17 09

While people are considering lining up to take his job, Governor Jim Douglas went to Washington and answered a question which is hotly disputed by several academes.
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Gay Surrogacy Advocates are Encouraged by Passage of Vermont Same Sex Marriage Law Passage

Proud Parenting  Sep 02 09

As some of you may be aware, Vermont began to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples just last night after a vote made back in April began taking effect at exactly midnight a little over four months after state lawmakers voted to override Gov.
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Gay Couples Get Hubby Hubby In Vermont

About.com Gay Life  Sep 01 09

At 12am, Vermont became the forth state in America to legally recognize same-sex marriage. The state's gay marriage legislation took effect today, granting same-sex couples the complete legal rights and benefits of marriage.
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Same-Sex Marriage Starts Today in VT!

Gay Agenda  Sep 01 09

Back in April, Vermont became the first state to end marriage discrimination and legalize marriage for same-sex couples by a legislative vote, whereas other states with same-sex marriage have accomplished it through court orders.
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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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Roundup: Vermont, Kennedy, Utah

Advocate  Aug 27 09

Vermont governor Jim Douglas will not seek reelection, Massachusetts leaders deliberate how to handle a senate vacancy and more.
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Dear Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas: Don't Let the Door Hit Ya

Queerty  Aug 27 09

Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, who tried, and failed, to stand in the way of his state's marriage equality law, will not seek a fourth term.
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Gov. who vetoed gay marriage will not seek re-election

365 Gay News  Aug 27 09

(Montpelier) Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas announced Thursday he won't seek re-election, saying that after 36 years in the spotlight, it was time to call it quits.
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Governor Jim Douglas Declines To Run For Reelection - Lez Get Real

Topix Gay News  Aug 27 09

Citing a lifetime of service to Vermont, Gov. Jim Douglas has announced that he will not be seeking reelection.
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Marriage advocates in VT outspent the homophobes 7-1

Bilerico  Jul 29 09

Marriage advocates in Vermont spent more than anti-gay forces:

The leading proponent of Vermont's gay marriage bill spent about $294,000 on lobbying and advertising in advance of the Legislature's vote -- more than seven times as much as opponents did, according to disclosure forms filed Monday.
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Pro-Marriage Equality Groups Spent Big In Vermont, Got Big Results - Lez Get Real

Topix Gay News  Jul 28 09

During the Vermont campaign to extend marriage benefits to all Vermonters, the accusation was leveled that the bulk of the money which was being used to get the bill through the Legislature was coming from outside the state.
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The Cost Of Equality

Joe My God  Jul 28 09

Newly released documents reveal that pro-marriage equality advocates outspent the opposition in Vermont by more than 7-1.
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Pride At The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

GayTravel.Org  May 30 09

By Roy HealeIt's official---the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics will include the first PRIDE House for gay athletes and their companions.
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