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Supreme Court hears arguments on Defense of Marriage Act
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Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is expressing concern that a federal law that prevents married gay couples from receiving benefits afforded straight married Americans might conflict with state laws.
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Supreme Court audio and transcripts: Defense of Marriage Act arguments
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The Defense of Marriage Act was Wednesday's topic heard by the Supreme Court. Listen to the testimony or read a transcript here.
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Defense of Marriage Act: Military members keeping close eye on SCOTUS ruling
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Gay members of the military are keeping an especially close on on Supreme Court arguments on the Defense of Marriage act, Military Times reports.
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DOMA and the federal workforce
CommentDavidson interview March 25, 2013
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SCOTUS should overturn DOMA, Obama administration says
In a brief filed Friday, the Obama administration is arguing that the 1996 law barring recognition of same-sex couples by the federal government for income tax purposes, federal employee benefits and other programs violates equal protection guarantees.
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