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[JURIST] Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri [official profile] vetoed legislation [text, PDF] on Tuesday that would have allowed domestic partners, including those in... More »
JURIST's Paper Chase - Nov. 11, 2009
R.I. Gov. Vetoes Same-Sex Funeral Rights
Gov. Don Carcieri vetoed legislation Tuesday that would give same-sex couples in Rhode Island the same right to plan the funerals of their late partners as married couples.... More »
CBS News - Nov. 10, 2009
RI gov to meet with gay rights group after veto
A gay rights group plans to meet with Rhode Island's governor, who this week vetoed legislation allowing same-sex couples to plan the funerals of their partners. More »
Boston Globe - Nov. 11, 2009
R.I. governor vetoes 22 bills
Comment PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Rhode Island legislators learned Tuesday the governor had vetoed 22 of the bills they passed during a hectic two-day special... More »
UPI - Nov. 10, 2009
R.I. gov vetoes gay funeral planning
Carcieri says proposal represents 'disturbing trend' A gay rights group plans to meet with Rhode Island's governor, who this week vetoed legislation allowing same-sex couples... More »
Southern Voice - Nov. 11, 2009
Carcieri veto of fishing license could backlash
Calling saltwater fishing a “birthright” for Rhode Islanders, Governor Donald Carcieri vetoed a bill that would have forced Rhode Islanders to sign up for a $7 fishing... More »
Warwick Beacon - Nov. 11, 2009
Carcieri vetoes bill allowing partners to plan funerals
PROVIDENCE — An opponent of same-sex marriage, Governor Carcieri has vetoed a bill giving domestic partners the right to claim the bodies of — and make funeral arrangements... More »
Providence Journal - Nov. 10, 2009
Texting-while-driving ban signed into R.I. law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. _ With the stroke of Governor Carcieri's pen, it is now illegal to text-message while driving in Rhode Island. Sending, reading or writing a text message,... More »
Providence Journal - Nov. 10, 2009
Update: R.I. governor vetoes 'domestic partners' burial bill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- An opponent of same-sex marriage, Governor Carcieri has vetoed In his veto message, Republican Carcieri said: "This bill represents a disturbing... More »
Providence Journal - Nov. 10, 2009
D.P. Funeral Rights' Fate Unclear in R.I.
It remains unclear how Rhode Island governor Don Carcieri, who has vetoed over 20 bills recently, will approach a bill granting domestic partners the right to make funeral... More »
Advocate.com - Nov. 10, 2009
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