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Vermont Senate approves civil unions for gays in a split vote
Vermont Senate backs a civil unions bill that would grant gay couples about 300 state rights and benefits of marriage. The measure advances after defeats of two constitutional amendments. Gov. Dean is expected to sign. Debate drew supporters with pink stickers and opponents with white ribbons as national groups weighed in.
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America
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Howard Dean
Vermont
David Smith
Human Rights Campaign
Gayights Organization
Janet Parshall
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Family Research Council
United States
Julius Canns
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
John Crowley
Nicole Christian
Chuck Kletecka
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