Article: Corzine feels 'civil union' isn't equitable

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
02-20-2008

Corzine feels 'civil union' isn't equitable -- Would sign gay marriage bill - after election
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Date: 02-20-2008, Wednesday
Section: NEWS
Edtion: All Editions

TRENTON — Governor Corzine on Tuesday said he has "significant concerns" about whether civil unions give gay couples the same rights as married couples, but didn't back a quick change to state law.

A spokeswoman said the Democratic governor would sign a bill allowing gay marriage, but not until after November's presidential election.

"He will sign a bill, but doesn't want to make it a presidential election year issue," Corzine spokeswoman Lilo Stainton ...

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