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Maryland set to expand gay rights, same-sex marriage
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| Contributor | J.R. |
| Last Edited | J.R. Jan 13, 2011 08:55pm |
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| Media | TV News - CNN |
| News Date | Friday, January 14, 2011 02:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Washington (CNN) -- Maryland is poised to become the sixth state to recognize same-sex marriage as proponents say they believe they have enough support to pass such a measure in the upcoming legislative session.
The expansion of gay rights appears to have gained significant traction as Maryland's General Assembly begins its 90-day session Wednesday. Not only are Democrats optimistic about their chances of approving same-sex marriage, but a leading Republican, sensing momentum on the issue, has instead countered with a proposal to grant civil unions to gay couples.
Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley has publicly stated that he would sign a marriage bill into law. Maryland then would join Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont and Washington, D.C., in sanctioning same-sex marriages. |
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