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Quinn calls on House to send him gay marriage bill
Gov. Pat Quinn called on the Illinois House to send him legislation to legalize gay marriage, saying lawmakers had plenty of time to make up their mind on the issue. The state Senate passed the measure on Valentine's Day, and the governor has said he'...
Tags: Government, Marriage, Jack Markell, Gays and Lesbians, Politics
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Quinn to House: 'It's time to vote' for gay marriage
Gov. Pat Quinn called on the Illinois House to send him legislation to legalize gay marriage, saying lawmakers have had plenty of time to make up their mind on the issue. The state Senate passed the measure on Valentine's Day, and the governor has...
Tags: Government, Marriage, Gays and Lesbians, Jack Markell, Politics
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And now for our applause
For more than six years, we've called for reform of Illinois' public pension system. Some days we begged legislators, some days we harangued them. Today we're pleased to list the names of House lawmakers who took responsible action Thursday and voted...Tags: Kelly Burke, Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy, Elizabeth Hernandez, John J Cullerton
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State of our unions
RedEyeThe rings? Check. The guest list? Check. The marriage license? Well, that remains to be seen when it comes to same-sex couples in Illinois. While vocal opposition to same-sex marriage remains, more state politicians and organizations are backing...Tags: Research, Defense of Marriage Act, Pat Brady, Washington, DC, Medical Research
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O'Malley signs same-sex marriage bill
Amid cheers and camera flashes from a crush of onlookers, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed into law Thursday his bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Maryland — legislation that raises his national profile and, advocates say, gives momentum to those...Tags: Washington, DC, Marriage, Gays and Lesbians, Politics, Justice System
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Obama's political group pushes Illinois gay marriage bill
Organizing for Action, the offshoot of President Barack Obama's successful re-election campaign, is joining the push for same-sex marriage in Obama's home state, the group announced Tuesday. Though the organization had been created to assist Obama's...
Tags: Parties and Movements, Radio, Marriage, U.S. Congress, Gays and Lesbians
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Obama issue group joins gay marriage push in Illinois
Clout StreetOrganizing for Action, the offshoot of President Barack Obama’s successful re-election campaign, is joining the push for same-sex marriage in Obama’s home state, the group announced Tuesday. Though the organization had been created to assist...Tags: Parties and Movements, Radio, U.S. Congress, Marriage, Gays and Lesbians
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Gay marriage in Illinois? Not this year, evidently...
Change of SubjectRay Long reports from Springfield: Speaker Madigan says gay marriage bill 12 votes shy in the Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan today said a gay marriage bill is "12 votes short of passage" in the Illinois House, a signal that...... -
Speaker Madigan says gay marriage bill 12 votes shy in the Illinois House
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- Speaker Michael Madigan today said a gay marriage bill is "12 votes short of passage" in the Illinois House, a signal that same-sex marriage could face a tough road to approval this spring. Asked where the gay marriage stood in the...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Family, Marriage, Gays and Lesbians, Politics
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Illinois House committee advances gay marriage bill
Tribune reportersSPRINGFIELD — A bill legalizing gay marriage cleared a Democratic-led committee late Tuesday and now moves to the full House, where the issue is expected to meet its toughest test. The proposal, approved on a 6-5 vote in the House Executive...Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Belief and Faith, Family, Trinity United Church of Christ, Marriage
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It's time for state lawmakers to say 'we do' to marriage equality
Change of SubjectMayor Rahm Emanuel made a bit of news Tuesday when he ranked legalizing gay marriage third on his list of legislative priorities for Illinois lawmakers in the months ahead, just after pension reform and gambling expansion. "The time for marriage...... -
Supporters say they're close to passing gay marriage in Illinois
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — Gay marriage supporters said today they have moved to “within striking distance” of collecting enough votes to pass a bill in early January. Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Greg Harris unveiled plans to take up the measure...Tags: Chicago Mayor, Marriage, Gays and Lesbians, Politics, Justice System
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