Atlanta mayor threatens $90000 in fines over spousal benefits
Mayor Shirley Franklin demands Druid Hills Golf Club extend domestic partner benefits to gay members, citing Atlanta human rights ordinance. A daily fine of 500 dollars could total 90000 if the rule stays unchanged. the solicitor will set start date. In Missouri, Illinois death row survivor Umphrey faces possible new death sentence for boss murder in St Louis after earlier Illinois crime.
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Gay marriage ban unlikely anytime soon
Opponents concede victory on gay marriage will not hasten a constitutional ban as several states voted on amendments while Congress saw small gains for supporters. Senators Cornyn and Coles cite court cases as pivotal but disagree on impact with many suits filed by individuals and not aimed at the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. Frontline groups hesitate to pursue or risk losing.
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Airlines press for backups after 1100 Christmas flights canceled
Air carriers confront repeated computer glitches and outages as Comair cancels 1,100 Christmas Day flights amid broader industry woes. Delta, Northwest, American and US Airways have faced past disruptions. experts urge stronger backups and higher capacity systems to avert future groundings.
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