Vermont showdown looms
(Montpelier, Vermont) Legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry arrives on Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas’ desk today with the Republican governor expected to veto it as early as tonight.
Throughout the weekend, House Democratic leaders worked the phones attempting to build enough votes to override a veto. But as of …
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(Montpelier, Vermont) Some called him a homophobe. Some accused him of spreading hatred. Some thanked him, or applauded him for showing “backbone” in the face of pressure from gay rights advocates.
In the first two days after he pledged to veto a same-sex marriage bill, Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas’ mailbag and …
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(Montpelier, Vermont) Vermont Gov. James Douglas (R) announced Wednesday that he will veto same-sex marriage legislation if it, as expected, passes the House.
Until now, Douglas has been silent on whether he would exercise his veto power, saying only that he thinks the state’s civil unions law is sufficient.
The gay marriage …
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(Montpelier, Vermont) The Vermont Senate passed legislation Monday that would legalize same-sex marriage in the state. The bill passed 26-4.
It now moves to the House where supporters believe it is likely to be approved. But whether Vermont Gov. James Douglas (R) will sign it is unknown.
The measure would replace Vermont’s …
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