http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/07/12/senate-doma-repeal-hearing-set-for-july-20/ the gay community's news source Fri, 24 May 2013 11:21:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/07/12/senate-doma-repeal-hearing-set-for-july-20/#comment-26182 ian Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:07:32 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=26083#comment-26182 I’m sorry to hear about your situation Wendi. Repealing DOMA is the only right thing that must be done.

]]> http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/07/12/senate-doma-repeal-hearing-set-for-july-20/#comment-26174 Wendi Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:22:55 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=26083#comment-26174 Repeal DOMA? You bet! I’m a lesbian disabled Veteran, and I’m married to another woman. I tried to claim my wife as my dependent but my claim was denied because of DOMA. Why should the federal government determine who gets my final pay when I die? If I die because of my service connected disabilities, I want my wife taken care of. She’s been taking care of me and I want to care for her after I’m gone. Repeal DOMA the same way the government got rid of DADT!!!

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