The White House announced on Tuesday, July 19, that President Barack Obama will support a bill that would overturn the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
Press secretary Jay Carney made the announcement a day before the first Senate hearing on a bill that California Sen. Dianne Feinstein introduced that would overturn the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act.
"I can tell you 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," said Carney. "He is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act, introduced by Senator Feinstein and Congressman Nadler."
Source - http://www.edgenewengland.com/news/national///122406/white_house_backs_doma_repeal_bill
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