N.Y. marriage equality bill may get new life

The Washington Times
June 17, 2009
A New York bill legalizing marriage equality appeared dead in the water last week after Republicans overthrew the Democrat-controlled Senate, but reports of the legislation's demise may be greatly exaggerated. "My fear is they [Republicans] could give the bill up in order to get Democrats to join the majority," said New York state Conservative Party Chairman Michael Long. "Some people are trying to use it as a bargaining chip." [Link]