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House Lawmakers Debate Civil Unions

by Kristina Kuestner
by Jim Daly

Story Created: Mar 11, 2013 at 11:20 PM MDT

Story Updated: Mar 11, 2013 at 11:49 PM MDT

DENVER (AP)- The State House has advanced a bill granting civil unions for gay couples, after a debate that started with House Speaker Mark Ferrandino saying the measure is about family, love, and equality under the law.

The proposal got initial approval with a voice vote in the Democrat-controlled House Monday.

Another vote this week will send the bill to Gov. John Hickenlooper who says he will sign it.

The measure was one of the most contentious of last year's session.

The GOP has tried to amend the bill to include religious exemptions for those opposed to civil unions but Democrats say that opens the door to discrimination.

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Scott said on Tuesday, Mar 12 at 6:08 AM

That says more about the mindset of many posters here better than anything else.

Sad State of Affairs said on Tuesday, Mar 12 at 3:23 AM

*Conservatives*

Sad State of Affairs said on Tuesday, Mar 12 at 3:22 AM

Consetvatives need to stand against this, the left wing loons wanna mess with the 2nd Amendment then turn about is fair play.

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