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Washington (State Government)


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May 2012: "In February, Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire signed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage beginning in June, but opponents there have pledged to block the bill and called for voters to decide the issue."

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/09/politics/north-carolina-marriage/index.html

Relationships

RoleNameTypeLast Updated
Organization Head/Leader (past or present) Organization Executive (past or present) Gov. Christine Gregoire Person May 9, 2012
Organization Head/Leader (past or present) Gov. Gary Locke Esq. Person Jul 16, 2009
Organization Executive (past or present) Robert "Rob" McKenna Esq. Person Jun 15, 2006

Articles and Resources

Date Fairness.com Resource Read it at:
May 09, 2012 North Carolina's ban on gay marriage sparks cheers, jeers

QUOTE: North Carolina voted Tuesday to outlaw same-sex marriage, which was already prohibited in the state. Supporters pushed for the constitutional amendment, arguing that it is needed to ward off future legal challenges.

 CNN (Cable News Network)
Jun 28, 2005 State to watch Medicaid drug use

QUOTE: State Medicaid officials this summer will place a cap on the amounts and types of prescription narcotics and antidepressants that patients can receive...the proposed restrictions on antidepressants are drawing concerns from some physicians and mental-health advocates, who fear that psychiatric patients may face delays in getting their medication or may not get it at all.

 Seattle Times
Jul 29, 2004 Whistle-blowers form a breed apart

QUOTE: With or without the backing of the federal government, some people can't imagine keeping quiet when they witness what they believe is wrongdoing.

 USA TODAY