The Department of Justice won't enforce Title 38, a law barring gay veterans from spousal benefits, the Washington Blade reports: In a letter … [Read more...] about Obama Administration Says It Will No Longer Defend Law Barring Gay Veterans from Spousal Benefits
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Mississippi Joins Texas in Refusing to Process Spousal Benefits for Gay Troops
Yesterday, Towleroad reported that Texas was refusing to comply with orders from the Pentagon to begin offering partner benefits to troops with … [Read more...] about Mississippi Joins Texas in Refusing to Process Spousal Benefits for Gay Troops
Federal Judge Strikes Down Law Barring Same-Sex Veteran Benefits
A little over two weeks ago we told you about the Pentagon extending social security benefits to same-sex couples, even if they were just couples in … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Strikes Down Law Barring Same-Sex Veteran Benefits
NOM Blasts IRS Policy Giving Federal Tax Recognition to Gay Married Couples Regardless of State Laws
Yesterday, we reported on the U.S. Department of Treasury's decision to recognize gay married couples for tax purposes regardless of the state … [Read more...] about NOM Blasts IRS Policy Giving Federal Tax Recognition to Gay Married Couples Regardless of State Laws
What The Death Of DOMA Means For Medicare
Today has already seen the unprecedented advancement of rights for same-sex married couples with the U.S. Department of Treasury's decision to … [Read more...] about What The Death Of DOMA Means For Medicare
Gay Married Couples to Get Federal Tax Recognition Regardless of State Where They Live
In a decision prompted by the recent SCOTUS ruling on DOMA the U.S. Department of the Treasury said today it would recognize gay married couples for … [Read more...] about Gay Married Couples to Get Federal Tax Recognition Regardless of State Where They Live
Texas To Decide If Married Gays Can Divorce
Gay marriage is presently not legal in Texas as the state constitution explicitly bans marriages and civil unions between members of the same sex. … [Read more...] about Texas To Decide If Married Gays Can Divorce
Gay Couples Risk Paying More Taxes As They Wait For IRS’ Guidance
The many questions regarding tax returns and federal benefits that gay couples across the country were faced with in the wake of the US Supreme … [Read more...] about Gay Couples Risk Paying More Taxes As They Wait For IRS’ Guidance
MSNBC Looks At Far Reaching Implications Of NJ Marriage Equality Case: VIDEO
Yesterday we reported on the challenge to New Jersey's civil unions law that is being widely touted as the "first nationwide test" of … [Read more...] about MSNBC Looks At Far Reaching Implications Of NJ Marriage Equality Case: VIDEO
New Jersey Judge to Hear Arguments Tomorrow in Marriage Equality Challenge
The first major legal test of the effect of Supreme Court's June decision invalidating the Defense of Marriage Act takes place this week, with a … [Read more...] about New Jersey Judge to Hear Arguments Tomorrow in Marriage Equality Challenge