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NY State Assembly OKs Gay-Marriage Bill

Some change vote from 2007; bill heads to Senate

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted May 13, 2009 10:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – The New York State Assembly passed a measure last night legalizing gay marriage, setting up a heated battle to the state senate. The 89-52 vote saw several lawmakers who voted against gay marriage in 2007 change sides, the New York Times reports. “That vote... Read full story »

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