Gay Marriage Advocates Rally At Capitol
Group Plans To Wrap Rainbow Ribbon Around Grounds

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Mass. Lawmakers Agree To Limit Debate On Same-Sex Marriage
Debate Begins Anew In Constitutional Convention
POSTED: 10:55 am EST March 11, 2004
UPDATED: 4:15 pm EST March 11, 2004
BOSTON -- As hundreds of advocates prayed, chanted and sang outside, Massachusetts lawmakers reconvened Thursday to consider a ban on same-sex marriage in a debate that has been overtaken by a flurry of same-sex weddings around the country in recent weeks.