Politics Afternoon Edition: Supreme Court strikes down key part of DOMA;

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The Washington Post Wednesday, June 26, 2013
POLITICS AFTERNOON EDITION
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HEADLINES

  1. Supreme Court strikes down key part of DOMA

    In a 5-4 decision, the court says the federal ban on benefits to same-sex couples is unconstitutional.
    » Read full article

  2. Court boosts political push for gay marriage

    Supreme Court decisions highlight shifting politics of same-sex marriage.
    » Read full article

  3. Which Republicans voted for the border security amendment?

    Supporters of the immigration bill fell just one vote short of their overall goal
    » Read full article

  4. Gay marriage proponents celebrate

    The Supreme Court's decisions are greeted with joy by same-sex couples in Washington and San Francisco.
    » Read full article

  5. Senate approves border security amendment, but path to final passage uncertain

    Senators on Wednesday approved a plan by a broad bipartisan margin to bolster security along the U.S.-Mexico border, a key concession to Republicans who plan to support the overall immigration measure.
    » Read full article


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Video: Maloney: I'm 'no longer seen as less-than in the eyes of my country'

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., who's been in a same-sex partnership for 21 years, emotionally described his family's reaction following the Supreme Court's rulings.


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