Wisconsin Assembly passes amendment against gay marriage
JR ROSS, Associated Press Writer Friday, March 5, 2004
(03-05) 07:36 PST MADISON, Wis. (AP) --
The state Assembly approved a proposed amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution on Friday to prohibit same-sex marriages or civil unions.
After meeting on the issue all night, the lawmakers voted 68-27 to back the proposal and send it to the state Senate. More approval from lawmakers and voters would also be required for it to become law.


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New Paltz mayor postpones second round of gay marriages
The Associated Press
ALBANY, N.Y. --
New Paltz Mayor Jason West said he will postpone a second round of same-sex weddings planned for Saturday so he can talk to state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer next week.


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Gay marriage debate erupts with more weddings in Portland

Portland, Oregon-AP -- They'll be throwing wedding bouquets again today in Portland, Oregon, while gay-marriage opponents from coast to coast are throwing darts at those who are conducting the controversial weddings.