http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/05/08/more-us-states-approve-gay-marriage.htmlAuthor: Randall Chase Source: The Jakarta Globe via AP
Delaware become the 11th state in the US to allow gay marriage which was signed by governor Jack Markell.
"Delaware's same-sex marriage bill was introduced in the Democrat-controlled legislature last month, barely a year after the state began recognizing same-sex civil unions. The bill won passage two weeks ago in the state House on a 23-18 vote.
While it doesn't give same-sex couples any more rights or benefits under Delaware law than those they have in civil unions, supporters argued same-sex couples deserve the dignity and respect of married couples. They also noted that if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the Defense of Marriage Act, which bars married gay couples from receiving federal benefits, civil unions would not provide protections or tax benefits under federal law to same-sex couples in Delaware."
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With Senate Approval, Delaware Poised To Allow Gay Marriagehttp://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/07/182017190/with-senate-approval-delaware-poised-to-allow-gay-marriageAuthor: Eyder Paralta Source: NPR News
