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Democrats come out swinging during House hearing on ‘defending marriage’
Democrats came out swinging on Friday during a House subcommittee hearing on the Department of Justice announcement that it would curtail its defense of the federal ban on recognition of same-sex marriages.
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Congressman asks Obama administration to halt deportation of same-sex spouses
A U.S. congressman from New Jersey has asked the Obama to halt deportation proceedings against the same-sex spouses of U.S. citizens, making the request on behalf of a gay couple who reside in his district.
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Sponsors of DOMA repeal press Boehner for briefing on House defense efforts
Lead sponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act — the bill aimed at repealing the Defense of Marriage Act — are pressing House Speaker John Boehner for a briefing on any activities relating to plans by the House general counsel to defend DOMA.
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U.S. government again prohibiting green-card applications from same-sex couples
The U.S. government is once again prohibiting foreign spouses of gay and lesbian Americans from applying for green cards, federal authorities announced Wednesday.
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Democrats introduce bills in House and Senate to repeal ‘Defense of Marriage Act’
Congressional Democrats on Wednesday went on the offensive, introducing bills in both the House and Senate aimed at repealing the “Defense of Marriage Act.”
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HRC Poll: Voters oppose Republican defense of ‘DOMA’
A majority of American voters oppose the Defense of Marriage Act, as well as efforts by the House Republican leadership to intervene in court cases defending the law, according to new polling released Tuesday.
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Legislation to repeal ‘Defense of Marriage Act’ to be introduced Wednesday
A bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act will be re-introduced in the U.S. House on Wednesday, along with a companion bill introduced in the U.S. Senate.
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Boehner, House GOP leadership move to defend DOMA in court
House GOP leadership took a key step this week that will allow it to defend in court the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman
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Boehner calls for House group to defend Defense of Marriage Act
House Speaker John Boehner announced Friday that the House would take some action to defend the federal law that prohibits recognition of same-sex marriages. Meanwhile, at least three bills were introduced this week to either defend or expand the reach of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
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Gillibrand to House GOP: Don’t waste taxpayer money defending DOMA
Just one day after House GOP leadership announced they would take action to defend the Defense of Marriage Act, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) is urging Republican leaders not to waste taxpayer resources to defend the unconstitutional law.