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Family

Jan. 19, 2010

Court Mulls Disclosure of Names

The U.S. Supreme Court decided to intervene Friday over whether the names of those who supported a petition calling for a referendum on a Washington state law allowing benefits for gay partners should be made public.

By Lawrence Hurley

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court decided to intervene Friday over whether the names of those who supported a petition calling for a referendum on a Washington state law allowing benefits for gay partners should be made public.

It was the second time in three days that the U.S. Supreme Court took action on the delicate issue of public scrutiny of gay marriage opponents after it ex...

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