GOP Wins In New Hampshire Threaten Gay Marriage Law

2010-11-04T11:30:18Z

A Republican majority in New Hampshire threatens the state's gay marriage law; NOM begins lobbying for repeal

The anti-Democrat wave that swept the nation on Tuesday swamped New Hampshire, where a newly elected Republican veto-proof majority threatens the state's gay marriage law.

Governor John Lynch, the second governor...

Despite Push From Anti-Gay Marriage NOM, John Lynch Wins

2010-11-03T05:30:28Z

Democrat John Lynch, the second governor to sign a gay marriage law, has won an historic fourth consecutive term as New Hampshire's governor

Democratic Governor John Lynch, the second governor to sign a gay marriage law, on Tuesday won an historic fourth consecutive term as New Hampshire's governor, the AP reported.

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Gay marriage debate persists in some Nov. 2 races

2010-11-02T12:28:29Z

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New Hampshire's Gay Marriage Sponsor Stepping Down

2010-06-26T04:00:46Z

New Hampshire State Representative Jim Splaine won't seek re-election

New Hampshire State Representative Jim Splaine won't seek re-election., the 'Foster's Daily Democrat' reported.

Splaine was the chief backer behind a bill that recognized gay and lesbian couples with civil unions in 2007 and last year's ...

NOM Attacks Gov. John Lynch For Signing Gay Marriage Bill

2010-10-22T15:53:23Z

NOM began airing a 30-second advertisement attacking New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch for signing a gay marriage bill into law

The National Organization for Marriage began airing a 30-second advertisement attacking New Hampshire Governor John Lynch for signing a gay marriage bill into la...

NH gaming commission discussing interim report

2010-04-16T08:23:09Z

NH gaming commission discussing interim report to deliver to give to governor this month

New Hampshire's gaming study commission is finishing its interim report for Gov. John Lynch on the pros and cons of expanding gambling.

The commission meets Tuesday at the

New Hampshire is sixth US state to allow gay marriage

2010-06-25T22:03:41Z

New Hampshire on Wednesday became the sixth US state to allow gay marriage after the Democratic governor signed a bill on same-sex unions.

Governor John Lynch, a Democrat, signed the bill shortly after legislators in the northeastern state approved the measure, his spokesman New Hampshire's legislature on Wednesday passed a bill that would make the northeastern state the sixth in the country to allow same-sex marriage.

The lower house passed the bill by a simple majority. The upper house has already passed the same draft law.

Governor John Lynch, a Democrat, must now sign or veto the bill. He has previously indic...

New Hampshire is sixth state to allow gay marriage

2010-04-16T11:57:53Z

The state of New Hampshire has become the nation's sixth to allow same-sex marriage, adding fuel to the fire of a social issue that remains divisive across much of the United States.

Supporters insist that legalizing same-sex marriage is a question of civil rights and equal rights. Some opponents favor legally sanctioned same-sex unions, not called marriage; and other...

Gay marriage bill signed into law in New Hampshire

2010-04-16T11:58:21Z

Governor signs bill legalizing gay marriage in New Hampshire after legislators OK revisions

New Hampshire became the sixth state to legalize gay marriage Wednesday in a move that reflects the state's changing demographics from reliably Republican and conservative to younger and more liberal.

The Senate and House passed key language on religious rights, New Hampshire is just one vote away from passing a gay marriage bill ? again

New Hampshire is just one vote away from passing a gay marriage bill – again.

Senators this morning approved a compromised gay marriage bill that includes the religious protections sought by Governor John Lynch. The 14 to 10 vote went down alo...

NH Governor Wants Compromise On Gay Marriage

2010-06-25T22:22:18Z

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch says he'll sign a gay marriage bill if it's altered

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch has at last spoken about a gay marriage bill lawmakers passed: He wants compromise.

The 'Associated Press' is reporting that Lynch will sign the bill if it is altered to strengthen protect...

U.S. governor seeks changes to gay-marriage bill

2010-06-25T22:22:58Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - New Hampshire's governor asked state lawmakers on Thursday to revise a gay-marriage bill to increase legal protections for religious institutions opposed to gay marriage, and promised to sign it if the new version passes the legislature.

Both chambers of the Democrat-controlled state legislature approved a bill this year to legalize same-sex...

Maine becomes 5th state to approve gay marriage

2010-04-16T12:28:24Z

The governor of Maine on Wednesday signed a law making the northeastern US state the fifth to allow gays to marry.

Governor John Baldacci, a Democrat, signed the law after the upper chamber in the state legislature voted 21 to 13 in favor.

"In the past, I opposed gay marriage while supporting the idea of civil unions," B...

New Hampshire moves closer to gay marriage

2010-06-25T22:39:24Z

The upper house in New Hampshire's assembly voted Friday in favor of a bill that would make the northeastern state the fifth in the country to allow same-sex marriage, the governor said.

The bill still has to win clearance from the lower house and get the signature of Governor John Lynch.

Lynch, a Democrat, has previously opposed full, same-s...

New Hampshire Senate Approves Gay Marriage Bill

2010-06-25T22:41:18Z

The New Hampshire Senate has approved a gay marriage bill

The New Hampshire Senate has dismissed the recommendation of its Judiciary Committee and approved a bill to legalize gay marriage on a 13 to 11 vote. House members narrowly approved the bill last month.

Governor John Lynch, a Democrat, ...

New Hampshire House Passes Gay Marriage Bill

2010-06-26T01:52:45Z

New Hampshire House passes gay marriage bill; sends to Senate

New Hampshire Representative Jim Splaine's bill that seeks to grant gay and lesbian couples the right to marry has won approval by the House. Members voted 186-179 to send the bill to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.

Lawmakers approved civil unions for gay and lesbian couples in 2007. Splaine, an openly gay Democrat, al...

New Hampshire Governor

2010-11-02T17:32:53Z

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, arrives to vote with his wife Dr. Susan Lynch and daughter Julia Lynch, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, in Hopkinton, N.H. Lynch is seeking a fourth two-year term. (AP Photo/New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Democrat John Lynch, left, and his Republican rival John Stephen, take part in a debate in Manchester, N.H., Tuesday. Interest group...

Northeast Governors

2010-10-11T00:32:13Z

FILE - In this April 8, 2010 photo, New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch speaks in Concord, N.H. Three weeks from midterm elections, Republicans speaking up for fiscal conservatism are making strong runs at governorships across the Northeast, where some of the nation's bluest ...

XGR Gay Marriage

2010-06-26T03:34:14Z

Supporters watch as Gov. John Lynch, D-N.H., signs gay marriage into law at the State house in Concord, N.H., Wednesday, June 3, 2009.(AP Photo/Jim Cole)

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Gay Marraige New Hampshire

2010-06-26T04:00:28Z

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, left, at the State House in Concord, N.H., Thursday, May 14, 2009. New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch says he will sign a bill to make his state the sixth to legalize gay marriage, but only if legislators make some changes. (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter)

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