Thursday, June 14, 2007

Gay rights Boston Globe: "A proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage was defeated today by a joint session of the Legislature by a vote of 45 to 151, eliminating any chance of getting it on the ballot in November 2008. At least 50 votes were needed to advance the measure." Thanks to Andrew Sullivan for the link. "2008 pres" 6:57:45 PM

Energy policy: Oil and gas development New West: "It's official, but it's no surprise. The Bureau of Land Management has approved opening up the vast Roan Plateau in western Colorado to natural gas drilling. Also no surprise, the decision delighted the energy industry, which has been eying a treasure trove of natural gas believed to lie below. No surprise either, that it disturbed environmentalists, several groups of outfitters and wildlife advocates and a number of local communities that wanted to see the flattop mountain preserved." "2008 pres" 6:41:22 PM

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