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Georgia Governor to Veto Anti-Gay Bill After Business Outcry

  • Disney, Weinstein had threatened to stop making films in state
  • GOP governor says bill went against `character' of Georgia

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal attends a screening of 'Ant-Man' in Atlanta, on July 12, 2015.

Photographer: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Marvel Studios
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Georgia’s Republican Governor Nathan Deal said he will veto a “religious liberty” bill that triggered a wave of criticism and threats of boycotts from companies including Walt Disney Co.

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