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posted Friday, October 2, 2009 - Volume 37 Issue 40 D.C. to Introduce Same-Sex Marriage BillMeasure Is Expected to Pass Congress, but Its Viability May Depend on Tilt of Future Chambers By Tim Craig Washington Post Staff Writer October 6, 2009 Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill said it appears unlikely that Congress will block a bill to be introduced Tuesday that would allow same-sex marriages in the District. D.C. Council leaders have vowed to expedite the bill and said they hope to put it to a final vote before Christmas. But even if same-sex couples start marrying next year, the long-term survival of the practice would be in doubt for years, depending on the makeup of the House and Senate, congressional officials said. full story: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/05/AR2009100503584.html |
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