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President Obama Supports Repeal of DOMA

Press Secretary Jay Carney announced that, “the President has long called for a legislative repeal of the so-called Defense of Marriage Act, which continues to have a real impact on the lives of real people — our families, friends and neighbors. He is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act, introduced by Senator Feinstein and Congressman Nadler, which would take DOMA off the books once and for all. This legislation would uphold the principle that the federal government should not deny gay and lesbian couples the same rights and legal protections as straight couples.”

Same-sex marriage has been legalized in six states and the District of Columbia. Currently, DOMA allows other states to ignore those recognized same-sex marriages, and prevents same-sex couples from receiving federal benefits available to married couples.

Sources: http://jurist.org/paperchase/2011/07/obama-supports-doma-repeal.php
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20035398-503544.html