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Civil Union Measure Clears First Legislative Committee

KUNC | By Bente Birkeland
Published February 16, 2012 at 8:05 AM MST
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A bill that would allow civil unions in Colorado cleared its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday. After a lengthy debate, the measure passed the senate judiciary committee on a bi-partisan vote.

But as KUNC’s Bente Birkeland reports, it still faces a long and uncertain future

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Bente Birkeland
Bente Birkeland has been reporting on state legislative issues for KUNC and Rocky Mountain Community Radio since 2006. Originally, from Minnesota, Bente likes to hike and ski in her spare time. She keeps track of state politics throughout the year but is especially busy during the annual legislative session from January through early May.
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