FOXNews.com: Delaware becomes 11th state with same-sex marriage

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Delaware becomes 11th state with same-sex marriage May 7th 2013, 21:14 Published May 07, 2013 Associated Press DOVER, Del. –  Delaware will become the 11th state to allow same-sex marriages. A divided state Senate gave final legislative approval Tuesday to a bill authorizing same-sex marriage after hearing about three hours of debate. The vote sends the bill to Democratic Gov. Jack Markell, who has promised to sign it. The bill doesn't give same-sex couples any more rights or benefits under Delaware law than they currently have with civil unions. But supporters say same-sex couples deserve the dignity and respect of married couples. They also hope the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down a federal law barring married gay couples from receiving federal benefits. Opponents, including many Delaware religious leaders, argue same-sex marriage redefines and destroys a centuries-old institution that is a building block of society.

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