Nov 4th, 2009 - The Seattle Times
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The Seattle lawmaker who spearheaded Washington state's "everything but marriage" law for same-sex couples has declared victory in the campaign to uphold the law.
Sen. Ed Murray issued a statement Wednesday night saying that it was a "great day of celebration for the tens of thousands of gay and lesbian families in Washington, and for anyone who supports equality in our state and around the country."
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Referendum 71 Approved by Washington Voters, making history for LGBT families
Nov 6th, 2009 - seattlepi
In just 6 short weeks the Approve 71 Campaign engaged Washington voters in a conversation that lead to the historic vote to approve Referendum 71 to keep the domestic partnership law...
Obama to visit Walter Reed Friday
Nov 5th, 2009 - POLITICO
President Obama will visit with U.S. soldiers receiving care at Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday, a White House official told POLITICO.
It is Obama's first visit to Walter Reed as president...Wash. state OKs gay partnership measure
Nov 5th, 2009 - MSNBC
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington state voters have approved the state's new "everything but marriage" law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners.
Voters approve Referendum 71
Nov 5th, 2009 - The Seattle Times
Washington state voters have approved Referendum 71, keeping a law that expands state benefits for registered same-sex and some senior domestic partners. The tally Thursday afternoon saw the vote to approve R-71 widening its lead 52.
Obama to sign jobless benefits bill
Nov 5th, 2009 - The Detroit News
Washington -- The House followed the Senate and voted overwhelmingly today to approve an additional 20 weeks of unemployment benefits for workers in Michigan and other hard-hit states...
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10:00Referendum 71 Debate Part 2
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9:55Referendum 71 Debate Part 01
About Referendum 71: Voting APPROVE on Ref. 71 is a vote to keep the domestic partnership law that provides legal protections for lesbian and gay couples and seniors who are in committed relationships. To be able to take unpaid leave to care for a critically ill loved one, without being fired ...
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