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Metropolitan King County Council 516 Third Ave., Rm. 1200 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: 206-296-1000 Toll Free: 800-325-6165 TTY/TDD: 206-296-1024 Fax: 206-296-0198 council@kingcounty.gov
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April 15, 2009 Phillips praises state legislative expansion of domestic partnership rightsBill grants domestic partners the same rights as married couples under state law“The tide is turning, and I am proud to see that Washington is moving toward equal treatment for gay and lesbian couples.
“Until now, thousands of Washington families have been left out in the cold when it comes to having the same protections that keep married couples safe during tough times.
“With passage of this bill, those inequities will end and justice will prevail.
“The next step will be to follow the lead of states like Vermont and Iowa and confer gay couples in Washington with the recognition and respect that comes with the status of ‘marriage.’”
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