"Traditionally marriage has been decided by the states and right now I understand there's a little debate going on here in New York," Obama said to laughter. A bill to legalize gay marriage has stalled in the state Senate and lawmakers announced late Thursday that a vote has been put off once again and they will meet today to decide what to do, reports Reuters. The bill is still one vote short of passing.
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President Obama told a gala LGBT fundraiser in New York last night that he believes "gay couples deserve the same legal rights as every other couple in this country" but he stopped short of calling for legalization of gay marriage, despite hecklers' demands. The president has described his position on the issue as "evolving" and many in the audience appeared to be expecting a big announcement, notes the New York Times.
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