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First same-sex civil union legalized in Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia — A Colombian judge has for the first time legalized the civil union of a same-sex couple.
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Civil unions not the same as marriage when it comes to federal benefits
WASHINGTON — Same-sex couples in a civil union will not be eligible for most federal benefits now available to married, same-sex couples.
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Bisbee couple becomes first in Arizona to enter into same-sex civil union
BISBEE, Ariz. — Deborah Grier and Kathy Sowden celebrated an historic day in Bisbee, Ariz., on Friday, becoming the first same-sex couple in Arizona to register in a civil union.
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Costa Rica president signs bill that ‘mistakenly’ approves gay civil unions
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Conservative Costa Rican lawmakers are getting a lesson in the importance of reading the fine print.
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Costa Rica lawmakers mistakenly vote to legalize same-sex unions
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Lawmakers in Costa Rica have accidentally voted to amend a law that could legalize same-sex civil unions in the Central American country.
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Tucson becomes second Arizona city to allow same-sex civil unions
TUCSON, Ariz. — The Tucson city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve an ordinance allowing civil unions between same-sex couples.
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Ariz. town approves local law allowing civil unions for same-sex couples
BISBEE, Ariz. — The Bisbee, Ariz., city council has approved a revised version of a proposed local law allowing civil unions for same-sex couples.
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Arizona mining town advances revised civil unions measure
BISBEE, Ariz. — The Bisbee, Ariz., city council is moving forward with a revised version of an ordinance that would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples.
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New chapter for Colorado families begins as civil unions law takes effect
DENVER — A new chapter for Colorado families began today at 12:01 a.m. when hard-fought legislation for civil unions took effect, allowing same-sex couples to form civil unions for the first time.
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Colo. civil union ceremonies begin after midnight when new law takes effect
DENVER — Gay and lesbian couples are expected to line up in Denver and Boulder as civil unions in Colorado become legal just after midnight.