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    Missouri Acts to Protect Gay Marriage Opponents

    Democrats in the Missouri State Senate filibustered for 39 hours before Republicans staged a power play and passed a measure that could amend the state constitution to protect religious beliefs by allowing refusals of service to married gays and lesbians.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 10, 2016 • 9m Listen

    Democrats in the Missouri State Senate filibustered for 39 hours before Republicans staged a power play and passed a measure that could amend the state constitution to protect religious beliefs by allowing refusals of service to married gays and lesbians. Even presidential candidates of both political parties are taking sides in the pitched battle.

    Robert Couse-Baker

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Director of Content, News

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      St. Louis Public Radio

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      Maria Chappelle-Nadal

      Missouri State Senator

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