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Published Nov 01 2009 by The Huffington Post | Full News Feed

Maine Voters To Decide Future Of Gay Marriage Law Tuesday

PORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage has lost in every single state in which it has been put to a popular vote. Come Election Day, gay-rights supporters are hoping to make Maine the exception.

In a referendum that is being closely watched around the country...

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