Missoulian: US
Attorney General Eric Holder extends federal recognition to Michigan same-sex
marriages
Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder on Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages in Michigan
““I have determined that the same-sex marriages performed last Saturday in Michigan will be recognized by the federal government. These families will be eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages. The Governor of Michigan has made clear that the marriages that took place on Saturday were lawful and valid when entered into, although Michigan will not extend state rights and benefits tied to these marriages pending further legal proceedings. For purposes of federal law, as I announced in January with respect to similarly situated same-sex couples in Utah, these Michigan couples will not be asked to wait for further resolution in the courts before they may seek federal benefits to which they are entitled. ”
Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder on Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages in Michigan
““I have determined that the same-sex marriages performed last Saturday in Michigan will be recognized by the federal government. These families will be eligible for all relevant federal benefits on the same terms as other same-sex marriages. The Governor of Michigan has made clear that the marriages that took place on Saturday were lawful and valid when entered into, although Michigan will not extend state rights and benefits tied to these marriages pending further legal proceedings. For purposes of federal law, as I announced in January with respect to similarly situated same-sex couples in Utah, these Michigan couples will not be asked to wait for further resolution in the courts before they may seek federal benefits to which they are entitled. ”
Missoulian: National Archives to
release more Clinton records
The Clinton Library has released the second batch of previously withheld Presidential records.
The Clinton Library has released the second batch of previously withheld Presidential records.
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