The New Hampshire legislature is in a standoff with Gov. John Lynch over a bill that would legalize "gay marriage" after the House voted 188-186 May 20 against amending the bill to include language protecting religious groups.
Colin Manning, a spokesman for Lynch, said in a statement after the vote that the governor was firm in wanting religious protections if "gay marriage" is to be legalized in the state.
"The governor articulated strong principles that needed to be included in order for him to sign the bill," Manning said. "While he will continue to talk with lawmakers, those principles must be maintained in any final version of the bill."...