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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: Democratic Party, Barack Obama, Organizing for Action, Minority Groups, Elections
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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: Democratic Party, Barack Obama, Organizing for Action, Minority Groups, Elections
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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...... -
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: Religion and Belief, Illinois Governor, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Trinity United Church of Christ
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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: Illinois Governor, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Elections, Michael Madigan
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Illinois clergy voice support for gay marriage
Tribune reporterMore than 250 Illinois clergy -- most of them in the Chicago area -- have endorsed a gay marriage bill that could come up for a vote in Springfield before Jan. 9. On Sunday, rabbis and pastors from denominations that support gay rights in varying...Tags: Marriage, Springfield, Same-Sex Marriage, Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians
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Gay marriage vs. natural law
When Illinois legislators approved civil unions last year, gay-marriage opponents turned to Scripture and church teachings to explain their resistance. But with state lawmakers poised to consider approval of same-sex marriage, Roman Catholic bishops and...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Christianity, Democratic Party, Arts and Culture, Springfield
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Organizers set to release letter from corporate backers of gay marriage
A coalition of gay marriage advocates plans to release a letter this week signed by top Illinois executives and companies endorsing same-sex marriage as an economic imperative, giving a powerful push to a bill that state lawmakers could take up as early...
Tags: Morningstar Incorporated, Jeff Bezos, Barack Obama, Google Inc., Chicago Mayor
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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: Democratic Party, Barack Obama, Chicago Mayor, Justice System, Elections
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Quinn hopes lawmakers to send him gay marriage bill next month
Clout StreetDemocratic Gov. Pat Quinn today said he hopes state lawmakers send him a gay marriage bill when they meet again in January, but even the measure's sponsor is unsure the issue will rise to the top of a busy agenda. “I hope that bill goes forward,&...Tags: Justice System, Elections, Politics, Family, Government
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It's time for state lawmakers to say 'we do' to marriage equality
Mayor 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 equality...
Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Springfield, Chicago Mayor, Minority Groups
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