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Ala. legislator seeks to block same-sex benefits

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama legislator is picking up support for his bill to stop the state's public universities from offering employee benefits to same-sex couples.

Rep. DuWayne Bridges, R-Valley, said he has prepared a bill for the legislative session beginning in January. The bill would prohibit public universities from receiving state funds if they offer benefits to same-sex partners.

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