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   GOOD GAY MANNERS: Rhode Island Lawmakers Back Funeral Rights for Gays
01-14-10
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Rhode Island lawmakers voted last week to allow gay and lesbian couples the right to plan the funerals of their deceased partners, overriding a veto by the governor. The override enjoyed support from several Republican lawmakers as it passed 67-3 in the House and 31-3 in the Senate.




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