Senators Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Defense of Marriage Act
Ten U.S. senators urge the Supreme Court to reverse lower court rulings and uphold the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act defining marriage as between a man and a woman. They note DOJ assurances of constitutionality during its crafting and criticize shifts in stance as inconsistent. Obama backed same-sex marriage during his re election campaign.
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U.S
Supreme Court
Barack Obama
Obama
Congress
House
Senate
Bill Clinton
Justice Department
Republicans urge Supreme Court to uphold DOMA in 2013 push
Ten Republican senators led by Mitch McConnell urge the Supreme Court to uphold the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act while acknowledging changing public views. The panel notes DOMA limits federal benefits for same sex married couples who relocate. Panetta extends limited benefits to some same sex spouses as court review proceeds.
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Senate
Mitch McConnell
Lindsey Graham
S.C
Mike Crapo
Idaho
Saxby Chambliss
Thad Cochran
Miss
Roger Wicker
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Dan Coats
Ind
Chuck Grassley
Iowa
Richard Shelby
Ala
Congress
Sev
Defense
Leon Panetta
Pentagon
Panetta
High Court
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Eastern Iowans react to Pope Benedict resignation
Eastern Iowa residents react with shock to Pope Benedict XVI announcing his resignation at month’s end. Local clergy and scholars praise his leadership while noting differing views on his legacy and the church's future.
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Benedict XVI
Iowa
Walter Helms
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Coralville
Tom Chapman
Iowa Catholic Conference
Benedict
Chapman
John Paul II
Martin Amos
Davenport
Pope Benedict
Martin
Dustin Vu
John XXIII
Cedar Rapids
God
Kristy Nabhan- Warren
V.O
Elizabeth Ka
Army vet Romesha awarded Medal of Honor for Afghanistan fight
President Obama honors Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha at a White House ceremony after Romesha led defenses at Combat Outpost Keating on Oct. 3, 2009. Eight soldiers died and 22 were wounded in the Taliban assault.
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Clinton Romesha
White House
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Romesha
Keating
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Obama
U.S
Iraq
Lake City
Calif
Fort Carson, Colo
Colin Romesha
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