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Virginia Governor Vetoes 'Religious Exemption' Bill
Source: Associated Press
Virginia Governor Vetoes 'Religious Exemption' Bill
By ALAN SUDERMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
RICHMOND, Va. — Mar 30, 2016, 10:36 AM ET
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed legislation he said would legalize discrimination of the LGBT community.
The Democratic governor made the announcement Wednesday during a radio appearance on WTOP.
The measure would prohibit the state from punishing religious groups that refuse services related to gay marriages. Republican supporters said it would protect people from expressing their religious beliefs.
Opponents assailed it as an attack on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Virginians.
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By ALAN SUDERMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
RICHMOND, Va. — Mar 30, 2016, 10:36 AM ET
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed legislation he said would legalize discrimination of the LGBT community.
The Democratic governor made the announcement Wednesday during a radio appearance on WTOP.
The measure would prohibit the state from punishing religious groups that refuse services related to gay marriages. Republican supporters said it would protect people from expressing their religious beliefs.
Opponents assailed it as an attack on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Virginians.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/virginia-governor-vetoes-religious-exemption-bill-38027788
