Colorado civil union bill advances toward showdown

 

Published: February 16, 2012

DENVER (AP) — Gay couples waiting for rights similar to those afforded to married couples are closer to a legislative showdown with Colorado Republicans.

Hundreds of people packed a hearing room Wednesday at the state Capitol to plead with lawmakers to give them legal protections traditional couples enjoy. The issue has gained traction as more states have recently passed either civil union or gay marriage laws.<...


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