Repeal of Defense of Marriage Act
Jul 20, 2011
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Witnesses testified for and against legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, the 1996 law signed by President Clinton that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages. Proponents of the Respect for ..
Read MoreWitnesses testified for and against legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, the 1996 law signed by President Clinton that bars federal recognition of same-sex marriages. Proponents of the Respect for Marriage Act focused on the numerous benefits denied to legally-married same-sex spouses. Opponents focused on the issues of religious liberty, child welfare, and the potential impact on state laws.
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