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National news in brief: August 25

Chely Wright weds, Iowa teen killed in bias attack and more

August 25, 2011 | icon-comment Comments Off
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DOJ to file appeal of Bankruptcy court’s DOMA ruling

In a surprising move, the Justice Department is appealing a bankruptcy court ruling finding DOMA unconstitutional.

June 29, 2011 | icon-comment 3 Comments
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Holder halts deportation for foreign national in civil union

Order could have implications for bi-national same-sex couples

May 6, 2011 | icon-comment 5 Comments
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Holder defends decision to drop DOMA defense

House Republicans criticize att'y gen'l for abandoning anti-gay law

May 4, 2011 | icon-comment 6 Comments
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Obama rejects attacks on Clement’s DOMA defense

Carney says president supports right of Congress to defend anti-gay law

April 28, 2011 | icon-comment 12 Comments
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Boehner: Cut DOJ funds to pay for House DOMA defense

Speaker taps Bush solicitor general to defend law

April 18, 2011 | icon-comment 2 Comments
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Another shot for UAFA in House, Senate

Lawmakers write to administration seeking executive action

April 16, 2011 | icon-comment Comments Off
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Senators: Stop separating married bi-national couples

Kerry and others write letter to DOJ, DHS

April 8, 2011 | icon-comment 3 Comments
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Obama still defending ‘Don’t Ask’ in court

Justice Dept. files brief with Ninth Circuit

February 26, 2011 | icon-comment 2 Comments
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Obama continues to defend DOMA in court

Justice Dept. files brief with First Circuit

January 14, 2011 | icon-comment Comments Off
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