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Washington state voters have approved an “everything but marriage” law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners. National gay rights
groups say the passage of Referendum 71 marks the first time a state’s voters have approved a gay equality measure at the ballot box. With about 69% of the expected vote counted in
unofficial returns, R-71 was leading 52% to 48%. Full-fledged gay marriage is still not allowed. MORE TO READ