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Vendaval -> "N.H. lawmakers approve civil unions" (4/26/2007 11:12:29 AM)
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"N.H. lawmakers approve civil unions"
By BEVERLEY WANG, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 10 minutes ago
" CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire lawmakers voted Thursday to authorize civil unions and sent the measure to Gov. John Lynch, who announced last week that he would sign it.
"This legislation is a matter of conscience, fairness and of preventing discrimination," said Colin Manning, a spokesman for the Democratic governor. "It is in keeping with New Hampshire's proud tradition of preventing discrimination."
Three other states already offer civil unions for gay couples: New Jersey, Connecticut and Vermont. Neighboring Massachusetts in 2004 became the only state to allow gay marriage. "
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070426/ap_on_re_us/civil_unions;_ylt=AtVe4ccNlNAxH345QNhi7uxvzwcF
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