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Virginia Anti-Gay Civil Unions Law Provokes Outcry
Virginia faces broad opposition as a new amendment to the 1997 Affection of Marriage Act bans civil unions and other same sex arrangements. Critics warn the vague language could affect powers of attorney wills medical directives custody and property and even bank accounts. Sponsor Delegate Robert Marshall defends the measure saying it blocks benefits through alternative means.
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