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Published 11/06/2009 by Pink News

Washington voters approve expanded gay rights

Gay rights advocates have claimed a victory in Washington where the latest tally shows the state's voters opted to allow increased rights for gay couples.

According to the latest unofficial returns, 72 per cent of the vote had been counted by yesterday afternoon, where...

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