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If the court strikes down the defense of marriage act, is that a 'liberal' result enabling gay couples married in states where gay marriage is legal to enjoy the same economic advantages that federal laws now grant to straight couples? or is it a 'conservative' ruling, limiting the federal government's ability to override state power?
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If The Court Strikes Down The Defense

Jeff Greenfield
If the court strikes down the defense of marriage act, is that a 'liberal' result enabling gay couples married in states where gay marriage is legal to enjoy the same economic advantages that federal laws now grant to straight couples? or is it a 'conservative' ruling, limiting the federal government's ability to override state power?
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I support ensuring that committed gay couples have the same rights and responsibilities afforded to any married couple in this country. i believe strongly in stopping laws designed to take rights away and passing laws that extend equal rights to gay couples. i've required all agencies in the federal government to extend as many federal benefits as possible to lgbt families as the current law allows. and i've called on congress to repeal the so-called defense of marriage act and to pass the domestic partners benefits and obligations act.
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