Maine Gov Signs Gay Marriage Bill

State the fifth to OK nuptials as Baldacci signs measure quickly

By Ambreen Ali, Newser User

Posted May 6, 2009 11:50 AM CDT

(Newser) – Just hours after the Maine Legislature gave final approval to gay marriage today, Gov. John Baldacci signed the bill into law, the Kennebec Journal reports. When it takes effect 90 days after the legislative session ends in June, Maine will become the fifth state to... Read full story »

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State the fifth to OK nuptials as Baldacci signs measure quickly

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