71.   Only Vermont gives same-sex couples the rights of married heterosexual couples.

72.   Such people were categorized either as heterosexual couples or other relationships such as roommates or relatives.

73.   The hotel also will be open to heterosexual couples.

74.   The Schmitz policy plan also envisions loosening the requirements for adoption by unmarried heterosexual couples who live together, although gay couples would still not be able to adopt.

75.   The relaxed rules, effective Monday, will also apply to unmarried heterosexual couples.

76.   The Vermont Supreme Court ruled in December that gay and lesbian couples there should enjoy all benefits and privileges afforded to heterosexual couples who can legally marry.

77.   They will be able to divorce through the court system, like heterosexual couples.

78.   Under Anglican tradition, marriage is a sacrament reserved for heterosexual couples.

79.   Under the bill, gays could be joined by civil unions just as heterosexual couples can marry.

80.   While unmarried heterosexual couples would be allowed to use artificial procreation, single persons outside of relationships or homosexual couples would not.