Beshear Vetoes Controversial 'Religious Freedom' Bill

WEKU | By Louisville Public Media

Published March 22, 2013 at 2:37 PM EDT

Gov. Steve Beshear on Friday vetoed the controversial "religious freedom" bill recently approved by the Kentucky General Assembly. Here's his statement:

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