By Dana Bash, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent <\/p>\n
updated 3:00 PM EST, Tue February 25, 2014 <\/p>\n
STORY HIGHLIGHTS <\/p>\n
(CNN) -- All signs indicate Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will likely veto politically-charged legislation that supporters say promotes religious freedom and opponents contend discriminates against gays and lesbians. <\/p>\n
Brewer did not signal her intention either way in an exclusive interview with CNN on Monday at the National Governors Association meeting in Washington. <\/p>\n
\"I can assure you, as always, I will do the right thing for the state of Arizona,\" she said. <\/p>\n
But some Arizona Republicans who know her well say they are confident those comments mean Brewer will almost surely reject the bill that is generating nationwide controversy. <\/p>\n
The Republican-led measure would allow Arizona business owners to deny service to gay and lesbian customers as long as they assert their religious beliefs. <\/p>\n
Brewer is scheduled to return to Arizona on Tuesday, and a source tells CNN those familiar with her thinking say she will likely spend at least one full business day in the state before acting. <\/p>\n
\"I'm going to go home, and when I receive the bill, I'm going to read it and I'm going to be briefed on it. We have been following it. And I will make my decision in the near future,\" Brewer told CNN. <\/p>\n
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