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Houston Voters Defeat Gay Rights Ordinance Tie
Voters in Houston reject two anti discrimination measures tied to a so called gay rights ordinance. Proposition A would bar discrimination by sexual orientation in city employment and Proposition B would restrict record keeping by orientation. With about 28 percent turnout, both proposals trailed by more than 80 percent in early returns. several city leaders commented on the high turnout and misleading representations. [Note: Due to 320-character limit, this summary preserves main entities and results.]
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Citizens For United Houston
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