Gay Rights Activists fighting for Same-Sex-marriages have reason to celebrate today, as California set the first date - June 17th, 2008 - as the date that it will begin performing same-sex marriages. Equally as exciting news: New York Governor David Paterson issued a directive for all same-sex marriages performed outside of New York to be recognized by that state. The Associated Press reported:
Hours after California issued a directive Wednesday authorizing that date, word came that New York Gov. David Paterson instructed state agencies — including those governing insurance and health care — to immediately change policies and regulations to recognize gay marriages.
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This is a pretty monumental ruling for gay couples across the United States.
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