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Tennessee legislature passes bill banning marriages between first cousins

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By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A bill prohibiting marriage between first cousins is headed to the Tennessee governor’s desk after the state house voted overwhelmingly to pass the measure Thursday. Bill sponsor Democratic Rep.

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  1. Newsweek

    Tennessee Republicans fight ban on cousins getting married (opens Newsweek)

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    One GOP lawmaker argued the risk of first cousins producing offspring with birth defects wasn't "as significant" as many believe.

  2. The Guardian

    Tennessee legislature passes bill banning marriage between first cousins (opens The Guardian)

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    Proposal sails through, with one vocal opponent saying gay first cousins do not risk having a child with birth defects

  3. Seattle Times

    Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor (opens Seattle Times)

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    The Republican-led Tennessee Legislature has overwhelmingly voted to send Gov. Bill Lee a proposal that would ban marriage between first cousins.

  4. Newsweek

    Map shows states where you can marry your cousin as Tennessee passes ban (opens Newsweek)

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    More than 15 states allow first cousins to get married as Tennessee may become the next state to ban the practice.

  5. Local News 8

    Tennessee legislature passes bill banning marriages between first cousins (opens Local News 8)

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    By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A bill prohibiting marriage between first cousins is headed to the Tennessee governor’s desk after the state house voted overwhelmingly to pass the measure Thursday. Bill sponsor Democratic Rep.

  6. WKRN Nashville

    Republican argues in favor of first-cousin marriages, Tennessee moves to ban them anyway (opens WKRN Nashville)

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    Yes, it’s currently legal for two first cousins to marry in Tennessee. But soon, that will likely change. Thursday, the General Assembly passed a bill banning marriage between ‘lineal descendants of a grandparent.’ Currently, the law only outlaws marriage between just the ‘children of a grandparent.

  7. ABC 12 Flint

    Tennessee passes bill that would ban first-cousin marriage (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill to ban first-cousin marriages over strong objections from at least one member of the State House.

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