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Gov. who vetoed gay marriage will not seek re-election

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:00:01 +0000

(Montpelier) Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas announced Thursday he won’t seek re-election, saying that after 36 years in the spotlight, it was time to call it quits.

In a surprise announcement he(...)

Vt House tries to override gay marriage veto

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:07:39 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Vermont lawmakers Tuesday will attempt to override Gov. Jim Douglas’ veto of a bill to allow same-sex couples to marry. The Republican governor, as expected, nixed the bill(...)

Vermont showdown looms

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:10:31 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Legislation that would allow same-sex couples to marry arrives on Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas’ desk today with the Republican governor expected to veto it as early as(...)

Vermont House begins gay marriage debate

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:36:40 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Same-sex marriage legislation moves a step closer today to a showdown with Gov. Jim Douglas. The Vermont House will begin debate today on a bill allowing gay and lesbian(...)

Vt Gov flooded with mail over gay marriage veto threat

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:20:35 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Some called him a homophobe. Some accused him of spreading hatred. Some thanked him, or applauded him for showing “backbone” in the face of pressure from gay rights(...)

Vermont gov. to veto gay marriage bill

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:13:57 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Vermont Gov. James Douglas (R) announced Wednesday that he will veto same-sex marriage legislation if it, as expected, passes the House.

Until now, Douglas has been silent(...)

Vt. Gov. Opposes Gay Marriage Bill

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:30:44 +0000

(Montpelier, Vermont) Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas says he will oppose legislation allowing same-sex marriages – a move likely to scuttle the bill expected to be introduced in January.

Vermont(...)