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06/01/2009

Sorry governor, but we'll be taking our rights now

by Jeremy Hooper

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SUCCESS:

The Nevada Legislature voted into law a domestic partnership registry for same-sex and unmarried straight couples on Sunday evening, with the Assembly mustering the two-thirds vote required to override a veto by Gov. Jim Gibbons, a Republican.
Nevada Partnership Bill Now Law [NYT]

Neva' DPs? In the The Silver State, it seems the hope is Neva' DOA. Thanks, legislators.

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And both houses got EXACTLY the amount of votes needed to override. We cut it as close as we possibly can on this one.

Posted by: RainbowPhoenix | Jun 1, 2009 7:02:20 AM

Perfect. Needed some good news today.

Posted by: GreenEyedLilo | Jun 1, 2009 8:13:06 PM

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