[Vision2020] Gay Marriage Approved in DC

[Tom Hansen]

Courtesy of today's (December 2, 2009) Spokesman Review.

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Gay marriage approved in D.C.

WASHINGTON – The Washington, D.C., Council voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to
legalize same-sex marriage, a key step in a process that could enable gay
couples to marry in the nation’s capital by the spring.

After months of debate, the council passed the legislation 11 to 2.

A second vote, scheduled in two weeks, is necessary for the measure to
become law. The bill’s sponsors said final passage is almost certain,
although the bill could be tweaked. Democratic Mayor Adrian Fenty has said
he will sign it.

The bill will also be subject to a 30-day congressional review period, but
officials in both parties said it is unlikely that the Democratic majority
in Congress will block the measure.

Washington, D.C., would join New Hampshire, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont and
Massachusetts in allowing same-sex marriage.

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Seeya round town, Moscow.

Tom "Free to be you and me" Hansen
Moscow, Idaho

"The Pessimist complains about the wind, the Optimist expects it to change
and the Realist adjusts his sails."

- Unknown