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Heart of Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional
Posted: 05.31.2012 at 1:56 PM
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Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, right, finishes his speech denouncing gay marriage as a group of pastors from across denominational lines gather on Capitol Hill in Washington during a news conference to show their support for the Defense of Marriage Act.  / AP photo
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Federal appeals court finds that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to married gay couples.

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