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North Carolina Moves to Ban Gay Marriage in State Constitution
The House approved the measure Monday with enough votes to spare as it seeks to bar civil unions. North Carolina would join thirty states with a gay marriage ban, with supporters arguing stronger protection against lawsuits while opponents warn of harming the business climate. Senator Jim Forrester led the effort after Republicans gained control of the General Assembly for the first time since 1870.
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House
North Carolina
Southeast
District of Columbia
Jim Forrester
R-Gaston