Posted on 06/17/2011 11:00:39 PM PDT by lbryce
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Friday that he expected same-sex marriage legislation to be approved before the end of the legislative session next week, and indicated that to win passage of the measure he is prepared to yield to Republican concerns for greater protections of religious groups.
“I am a proponent of marriage equality, and I’m working very hard to make that a reality in New York,” Mr. Cuomo told reporters on Friday as lawmakers prepared to go home for the weekend. “I am also a proponent of religious freedom, and separation of church and state, so these are both very important principles. I don’t see one in competition with the other.”
With signs pointing to a vote on the marriage issue in the State Senate next week, there are widespread expectations that it will pass. A number of Republicans are said to prefer that the matter not be allowed to come up for a vote, but 31 of the Senate’s 62 members have expressed support for the measure, including two Republicans.
Other Republican lawmakers appear to be seriously considering lending their support if Mr. Cuomo agrees to amend the proposal to give greater protection to religious organizations.
The State Assembly passed the same-sex marriage bill on Wednesday.
Talks between Mr. Cuomo and Republican senators are said to focus on a relatively narrow issue. The legislation proposed by the governor includes exemptions for religious organizations and affiliated charities or nonprofit groups to protect them from litigation if they refuse to host or provide services for same-sex weddings.
But Senate Republicans want further provisions to protect such organizations from any repercussions from state agencies, that might deny aid or benefits based on discrimination.
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That’s not the Conservative Party I was referencing. I’m talking about the one based out of Louisiana.
Mike Long is not a member of the Conservative Party USA that I’m talking about.
Once again, the link is here:
http://www.conservativepartyusa.org/conservativepartyny/?page_id=331
I’m just offering this as an FYI, the platform of these guys looks very good.
You wrote:
Consider this platform, that of the Conservative Party - USA in the State of New York:
I did not read it closely enough. I thought you were referring to the NY State Conservative Party.
Sorry about that.
I have now gone to the site you listed. I have heard of the national Conservative party. Thanks again.
Post No. 24 is a good list to send to NY senators, radio and tv media, and Skelos.
“Wishful thinking? What’s your thought.”
Dems always talk like this. Pelosi claimed that she would keep the House, and look what happened.
They just want to dispirit us so we give up, but I will fight all the harder.
Having said that, it is close, so it could go either way, so let’s keep fighting and PRAY!
“Any conservative New Yorkers need to be pounding away at your Senators non-stop.”
For sure!
Even though my senator is against this bill, I still sent him information to help him to hopefully sway the RINOs, by calling his office, emailing, and writing a personal note.
Thank you.
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