Newsom defies critics backing gay marriages in San Francisco
Mayor Gavin Newsom defied political backlash as San Francisco issued marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples. He defended the action as legal and principled, noting about 3,200 couples wed in 10 days and acknowledging torn support from Democrats and allies while predicting uncertain re election.
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State leaders seek balance between policy and politics
Governors at the National Governors Association meeting push to bridge divides on education health care and roads amid a presidential campaign. Republicans call for flexibility while Democrats demand broader policy changes and more federal funding as they critique Bush administration moves on Medicaid and homeland security.
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