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Douglas will veto same-sex marriage bill
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Supporters of the bill say they’re very disappointed, while opponents were elated.VPR News
Senate approves same-sex marriage bill
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If the bill becomes law, Vermont would become the first state in the country to adopt same-sex marriage without a court ordering it.VPR News
Senate Judiciary Committee approves same-sex marriage legislation
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The committee approved the legislation after voting down an amendment that called for an advisory statewide referendum on the issue.VPR News
Opponents of same-sex marriage bill push for non binding referendum
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Supporters of the same-sex marriage bill oppose the idea of a referendum.VPR News
Vermont’s religious community divided over same-sex marriage bill
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Some church leaders came to the Statehouse on Wednesday to condemn the same-sex marriage bill, while others lent their strong support to it.VPR News
Critics say Senate leaders are rushing the vote on gay marriage
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The Senate Judiciary committee is set to vote on the gay marriage legislation this Friday – a week after the committee began to deliberate the bill.VPR News
Senate committee begins deliberation of same-sex marriage bill
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People flocked to the Statehouse to witness the beginning of the gay marriage debate.VPR News
Opponents of same-sex marriage bill rally at Statehouse
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Hundreds of gay marriage opponents gathered at the Statehouse on Monday to argue against a bill that they say is bad for children and weakens the traditional institution of marriage.Vermont Edition
