Dems looking to civil unions, not marriage: Two New Jersey legislators say a quick resolution would help them meet a Supreme Court deadline. From: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA) | Date: November 28, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 The Philadelphia Inquirer. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Elisa Ung

Nov. 28--TRENTON -- Democratic lawmakers say they're poised to quickly pass legislation approving civil unions -- not gay marriage -- to meet a recent state Supreme Court mandate requiring New Jersey to give gay couples the same legal rights as straight couples. Gay-rights groups, however, say they hope lobbying from some of the thousands of homosexual families in New Jersey will persuade legislators to vote for marriage.

And yesterday, op...