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  'God's law' cited as reason for silencing gay Pa. rep on DOMA
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Last EditedMadViking  Jun 27, 2013 10:48pm
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AuthorEmma Jacobs
News DateFriday, June 28, 2013 04:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionOpenly gay state Rep. Brian Sims, D-Philadelphia, was blocked from talking about the Supreme Court's ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act Wednesday on the floor of the Pennsylvania House.

His comments to his colleagues were ended by a procedural maneuver.

In a part of the house session where members can speak on wide-ranging topics, Sims had just begun his remarks when he was shut down.
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