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Arnold to Veto Gay Marriage Bill

Schwarzenegger likely to cite popular mandate once again

By Caroline Zimmerman, Newser User

Posted Sep 17, 2007 10:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – Gov. Schwarzenegger is signaling he'll veto California's same-sex marriage bill, arguing the measure violates the "will of the people." Schwarzenegger employed the same logic when he vetoed a similar bill two years ago, but the tides of popular sentiment are changing: the Chronicle ... Read full story »

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