On Tuesday, July 6, Governor Linda Lingle of Hawaii vetoed a state measure that would have provided same sex and unwed opposite sex couples the same rights as married heterosexual couples.

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Hawaii Governor Vetoes Same Sex Civil Unions

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Pro Arctic Laser: Violation of Lightsaber Copyright?

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Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed a measure that would have banned smoking at CA state parks and beaches. The measure crossed the line of government intrusion and Schwarzenegger’s move to veto the bill came as a surprise to many who supported the legislation, the..

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Smoking Ban at CA State Parks Gets Vetoed

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As the debate and controversy over Arizona’s tough new immigration law continues, two Arizona city councils have voted to sue the state.  Tucson and Flagstaff have made the decision to challenge the state due to several issues, including tourism and… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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Two AZ Cities to Sue Over Immigration

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