Gay Marriage Will Pass State Senate in New York

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	Gay Marriage Will Pass State Senate in New York

chestnut501

6-3-2009 6:36 PM

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gay, gay marriage, lgbt, gay rights, human rights, new york, senate

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Sen. Thomas Duane (D-Manhattan) said he's received assurances of support from more than the 32 senators needed to approve the bill.

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