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July Fourth marriage proposal in Statue of Liberty - CNN border=

July Fourth marriage proposal in Statue of Liberty - CNN

CNN
NEW YORK (CNN) — After huffing and puffing up 354 steps to the newly reopened Lady Liberty crown, Aaron Kissinger figured it was time to pop the question to his girlfriend Erica Breder. Aaron Weisinger proposes to Erica Breder on July Fourth inside …
New York Daily News
Philadelphia Inquirer
New York Times
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NY gov. says he'll push for vote on gay marriage - WCAX border=

NY gov. says he'll push for vote on gay marriage - WCAX

WCAX
AP - June 22, 2009 4:05 AM ET ALBANY, NY (AP) - Gov. David Paterson says he will make sure state senators vote on a same-sex marriage bill before they break for the summer.
Wall Street Journal
Newsday
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Gay Marriage Reversal - New York Times border=

Gay Marriage Reversal - New York Times

New York Times
How refreshing to hear a politician say, “I was wrong.” While Tom Suozzi's argument for now supporting gay marriage is straightforward, it also reflects the true meaning of the word “charity” while extending understanding and respect for religious …
Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Santa Barbara Independent
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In Pictures: Breaking Down The Gay Marriage Windfall - Forbes border=

In Pictures: Breaking Down The Gay Marriage Windfall - Forbes

Forbes
There are 781267 same-sex couples living together in the US, according to the Census Bureau. The Williams Institute, a research arm of ucla's law school, predicts that if gay marriage were legalized nationwide, about half of those couples would tie the …
Monsters and Critics.com
Boston Globe
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Hundreds march for gay marriage in central Calif. - The Associated Press border=

Hundreds march for gay marriage in central Calif. - The Associated Press

The Associated Press
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - Hundreds of same-sex couples and their supporters marched Saturday through dusty California farm towns, gathering in the state's conservative center to push for gay marriage in less hospitable areas.
Los Angeles Times
Fresno Bee
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Bush: White House pressure made marriage stronger - CNN border=

Bush: White House pressure made marriage stronger - CNN

CNN
By Peter Hamby BENTON HARBOR, Michigan (CNN) — Former President Bush said that if Laura Bush hadn't been first lady, he isn't sure he could have counted on her vote.
msnbc.com
Dallas Morning News
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Exemption for Religious Foes Of Gay Marriage Debated - Washington Post border=

Exemption for Religious Foes Of Gay Marriage Debated - Washington Post

Washington Post
As a growing number of states legalize same-sex marriage, there is growing attention on exemptions for religious institutions and individuals who find the concept morally objectionable and religiously untenable.
The Associated Press
WMUR
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Abortion, gay marriage complicate Supreme Court selection - Los Angeles Times border=

Abortion, gay marriage complicate Supreme Court selection - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times
President Obama hopes for a candidate who won't galvanize conservatives over hot-button issues. That could lead to problems for some considered to be on his short list.
Wall Street Journal
The Associated Press
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Gay Marriage In The Hands Of Governors - On Top Magazine border=

Gay Marriage In The Hands Of Governors - On Top Magazine

On Top Magazine - 
By Carlos Santoscoy You could say it's California, 2005 all over again. Except this time, it might be two states that wait on word from their governors on gay marriage bills.
Wall Street Journal
Kennebec Journal
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Maine Senate passes same-sex marriage bill - Reuters border=

Maine Senate passes same-sex marriage bill - Reuters

Reuters
BOSTON (Reuters) - Maine's Senate passed a bill on Thursday that could make the northeastern US state the fifth in the country to allow gay marriage, but the lower chamber and governor have yet to approve it.
Wall Street Journal
VillageSoup Belfast
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