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Washington DC Expecting Long Lines, Protesters When Gay Marriage Licenses Released Tomorrow

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

D.C. Superior Court, where couples go to get marriage licenses, is preparing for big crowds as soon as same-sex marriage becomes legal Wednesday. “The one thing that we want people to keep in mind because they want to be part of the initial rush to get a license is that you bring with you your ability to be patient,” says D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge Lee F. Satterfield.

Expect long lines and lots of protesters.

On a typical day, the court gets about a dozen applications for marriage licenses. In addition to your patience, Satterfield asks that if you are coming down to be one of the first to apply for a license that you bring your identification and cash or a money order.

Full Story from WTOP.com
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DC: Gay Marriage Licenses Likely Available March 3rd

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

The projected start date of gay marriages in Washington has slipped by a day. The city now says March 3, a Wednesday, will likely be the first day same-sex couples can apply for a marriage license in the city.

The D.C. City Council passed a law in December that allows the unions, but because the city is under Congress’ control the bill doesn’t take effect until it has undergone a 30-day Congressional review period. Congress could act to stop the bill from taking effect, though that doesn’t appear likely.

Congress wasn’t in session on one day, Feb. 12, that district officials thought it would be, lengthening by a day the time until same-sex couples can marry.

Full Story from the Washington Examiner
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New Hampshire Gay Marriage Licenses Available for the First Time Monday

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

With a state law allowing gay marriage set to go into effect on the first of the new year, new marriage licenses, which allow straight and gay couples equal marriage rights under state law, became available for the first time Monday.

State Rep. Jim Splaine, D-Portsmouth, the primary sponsor of House Bill 436, which created the law, said he was proud and the bigger picture of what the legislation creates is the most important piece of all.

“The entire issue is not about numbers, it’s about making sure equality exists,” Splaine said, adding he feels New Hampshire’s willingness to pass both civil union and marriage laws without pressure from the courts conveyed a good message to the rest of the nation.

Full Story from Seacoast Online: http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091006/NEWS/910060403/-1/NEWSMAP

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