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Rep. Frank Ferri testifies on his bill that would reform paypay loans in RI. In the background is Bill Murphy, former House speaker, a lobbyist opposed to the reform.

Corvese Amendment Denies Rep. Ferri Equal Rights

By Bob Plain on May 2, 2012

The controversial Corvese amendment to the recently enacted civil union law, which legislators will reconsider today, is seen as an affront to the very rights the new law bestows on same sex couples – it allows religious institutions to not recognize the relationship or otherwise adhere to the law. But for Rep. Frank Ferri, a [...]

Posted in Civil Rights / Liberties, Featured, LGBT, Rhode Island, State House | Tagged civil unions, doc corvese, frank ferri state house, gay marriage, Marriage Equality, Rhode Island | Leave a response

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