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VT Governor Vetoes Gay Marriage Bill

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MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Gov. Jim Douglas has vetoed legislation that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry in Vermont.

The governor's veto came moments after the state Senate voted to concur with a House gay marriage bill that was passed last week. The governor's office had his veto message prepared when the bill was delivered by a Senate staff member.

In his message, Douglas says even if the bill were to become law, federal benefits would still be denied to same-sex couples in Vermont.

The House and Senate are expected to try to override the governor's veto on Tuesday.  The Senate is expected to override the veto, while it's unclear what the House will do.

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