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.
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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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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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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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 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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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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(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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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 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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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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Newly released documents reveal that pro-marriage equality advocates outspent the opposition in Vermont by more than 7-1.
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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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