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WASHINGTON (AP) — A D.C. City Council committee held its first hearing Monday on a bill that would allow same-sex marriage in the city, a hearing with a marathon list of witnesses and strong emotions on both sides of the issue. Find Us On Facebook
The chairman of the committee said that the number of witnesses — including religious leaders, community activists and residents — who had signed up to speak may set a record.
The committee was scheduled to hear from 100 people who wanted to testify about the bill. A city official guessed it could last until after midnight. The hearing will be continued on Nov. 2 with more than 150 more...
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