

Late Wednesday comes word that the unlikely state of Iowa will join Oregon in the ranks of " free states," just days after re-entry of the federal gay rights bill.

Just last week Oregon's legislature passed a "gay rights bill" to a willing governor, Washington's legislature enacted domestic partnership legislation and New York's governor may introduce a marriage equality bill into that state's law-making body. Oregon is also likely to enact one in the next few weeks.Īhhh, Spring, the time of year when the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing and state legislatures are in full swing, churning out legislation. Bizarrely, the article doesn't go on to mention California's comprehensive domestic partnership law (which is basically a civil union bill without that name) or Washington state's limited domestic partnership law that was enacted just last week. Massachusetts has legalized same-sex marriage. 1, 2008, New Hampshire will be the fourth state with a civil unions law, behind Vermont, Connecticut and New Jersey.

It had support there from 30 Republicans. The Senate vote came just 22 days after the House passed the bill by a two-to-one margin, 243-129. John Lynch said last week he will sign the bill as "a matter of conscience, fairness and preventing discrimination." The Senate's 14 to 10 vote on HB 437 went along party lines, with the Democratic majority winning passage. Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese has lightly browned.The Manchester Union-Leader reported yesterday that New Hampshire will become the fourth state in New England to enact civil unions, after Vermont (2000), Connecticut (2005) and New Jersey (2007) Spoon into the baking dish or ramekins.Add the pasta and cook just until heated through. Remove from the heat and add 1 cup (100 g) of the cheddar, 1 cup (100 g) of the havarti and all of the Velveeta-style cheese.Add the evaporated milk and broth and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Add the flour and spices and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Butter an 8-cup (2 litre) baking dish or four 2-cup (500 ml) ramekins. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven’s broiler.In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until fully cooked.4 oz (110 g) Velveeta-style cheese, cubed.3 cups (300 g) grated sharp yellow cheddar cheese.
