March 12, 2004

's Attorney General issues his opinion on Same-sex Marriage Within Oregon . He concludes that current state law prohibits issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, but that the Oregon Supreme Court is likely to conclude those statutes violate the State's Constitution . The Wisconsin State Senate approves state constitution amendment to Ban Same-sex Marriages or Civil Union s, to counter efforts elsewhere to legalize such Partnership s. (Oregon Attorney General's opinion — PDF) (Wisconsin State Journal)

A Utah woman is charged with Murder when her child is Stillborn , after allegedly refusing a Caesarean Section . (Reuters) (SF Chronicle) (Toronto Star)

The parliament of South Korea votes to Impeach President Roh Moo-hyun , saying he "breached election rules" by calling for support for the Uri Party . Prime Minister Goh Kun will run the country until the Constitutional Court rules on the issue. Roh's supporters dismiss the move as a power play to influence the upcoming April elections. Thousands protest in support of Roh. (Reuters) (BBC) (BBC)

Camp X-Ray inmate Jamal Al-Harith is interviewed by the Daily Mirror , alleging physical assaults and psychological torture. (Daily Mirror) (BBC)

Iraqi Insurgents kill 2 U.S soldiers in a roadside bomb attack near the Sunni Triangle town of Habbaniyah. (AP)

Iraq i Police are responsible for killing 2 U.S. Civilian s, local investigators state. (UPI)

The U.S. government announces its intention to stockpile as many as 25 million doses of an experimental Anthrax Vaccine . (AP)

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