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By a vote of 188-186, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted down a same-sex marriage bill because it contained a religious liberty protection clause. The state Senate had previously passed the bill along party lines by a vote of 14-10. Governor John Lynch, who is opposed to same-sex marriage, said he would veto the bill unless it contained a religious liberty protection amendment.

The amendment was added to the House version of the bill, and that is where it met opposition by an openly homosexual member of the House, who lobbied against the bill because of the amendment. The religious liberty protection amendment would affirm the right of clergy and others affiliated with religious organizations to refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies. 

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Senate Hate Crimes Bill Dangerous to Free Speech

Senator Ted Kennedy introduced a "hate crimes" bill (S. 909) similar to H.R. 1913 (Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009), the bill that recently passed the House. Hate crimes laws give “actual or perceived” sexual preference or "gender identity" the same legal status as race. A federal law is not necessary and will do nothing to prevent crimes. The bill is just about pushing a radical agenda to force people to stop favoring traditional family values.

Senator Kennedy's bill is in the Senate Judiciary Committee. There is still time to combat this bill, and here is how you can help:

• Sign the Petition to Congress against "Hate Crimes" laws.
• Contact Your Senators and request them to vote NO. They will listen to constituents.
• Call the Capitol Switchboard number, (202) 224-3121, and ask to be connected to your Senator.
• Continue to pray against this dangerous piece of legislation. Together we can make a difference.
• Read an Overview about the Hate Crimes bill here.

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