Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill Opponents Call Anti-Gay

The governor of the U.S. western state of Arizona, Jan Brewer, has vetoed a controversial bill that would have protected businesses from lawsuits for refusing to serve gay customers. Brewer, a Republican, said the law could have hurt the state's economy by driving away businesses. Phoenix is set to host the 2015 (NFL) Super Bowl. She said it would have had unintended and negative consequences and could have divided the state in ways no one wants. Arizona's Republican-led...

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