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Tribe may recognize gay marriage
http://record-eagle.com/latest/x1862285315/Tribe-may-recognize-gay-marriageHARBOR SPRINGS — The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians' tribal council is considering a constitutional amendment that would recognize same-sex marriages.
The American Indian tribe would be the first in Michigan and among a few nationwide to legalize gay marriages if the amendment is adopted.
Most of the about 4,000 people in the tribe live in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula. If the measure is approved, at least one of partner would have to be a member of the tribe. The idea was initially encouraged by two tribal citizens in a letter to the tribal council urging consideration of an amendment.
The proposal currently is in a public comment period. The current tribal constitution defines marriage as between "one man and one woman."
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