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July 13, 2011

Free Press: Democrat's bill would let counseling students decline clients over beliefs

by David Jesse
Detroit Free Press

Ever since Julea Ward sued Eastern Michigan University, saying it kicked her out of the counseling program when she refused to counsel a gay client, Republican politicians have lined up to offer her support.

That includes Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who filed a brief in federal court supporting Ward's position.

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