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D.C. Council Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill 11-2

The D.C. City Council has approved a bill granting same-sex couples the right to marry in the District. The legislation found overwhelming support on the 13-member council on Tuesday, with only council members Marion Barry and Yvette Alexander voting against it. The council must take a second vote before the measure can be sent to Mayor Adrian Fenty, who has indicated he will sign it. "Today's vote is an important victory not only for the gay and lesbian community but for everyone who supports equal rights," said David Catania, the bill's author and primary sponsor. "Gays and lesbians bear ...

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