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Domestic Partnership Bill Clears First Hurdle in Wyoming
posted on January 30, 2013Chicago Tribune’s John M. Glionna reports on a new bill in Wyoming that would allow same-sex couples most of the legal rights of heterosexual couples. Championed by Wyoming State Representative Cathy Connolly, the bill cleared a subcommittee this Monday, and is now headed for consideration in the full House. Despite being outnumbered 8-1 by Republicans, Connolly remains hopeful, “We passed the first step; but it’s a big step.”