Gov't will stop defending DOMA gay marriage ban
Justice Department will no longer defend Defense of Marriage Act, which bars federal recognition of same-sex marriage
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Justice Department will no longer defend Defense of Marriage Act, which bars federal recognition of same-sex marriage
As Democrats praise the Obama administration for opening the doors for eliminating the Defense of Marriage Act, conservatives call for Republicans to intervene
John Dickerson: Potential GOP 2012 candidate discusses possible presidential run, Obama's decision on the Defense of Marriage Act
Amid news of the Obama administration's decision not defend the Defense of Marriage Act, controversy ensues
Tim Pawlenty, Newt Gingrich, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney are all supporting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's continued battle with public unions
Rolling Stone reports that a three-star general ordered soldiers to manipulate U.S. officials, but the general categorically denies the claims
Call for use of "live ammunition" gets Indiana deputy A.G. fired; congressman regrets calling on protesters to "get a little bloody"
In 800-Page Tome, Former Defense Secretary Admits a Few Regrets, but Doesn't Pull Punches when It Comes to Other Officials
Program aimed at stopping the flow of weapons from the US to Mexico may have allegedly had the opposite effect
President says "suffering and bloodshed" are "unacceptable," calls on international community to speak with one voice
Republicans in both states want to curtail workers' collective bargaining rights
In phone call, Wis. gov. talks budget battle with journalist posing as conservative financier David Koch
Current stopgap measure expires March 4; unless another one is passed, non-essential govt. programs will close temporarily
Neil Abercrombie signs bill, granting gay and lesbian couples the same state rights as married partners
Potential presidential candidate confronted on how he reconciles his social conservatism with his personal history