Some Federal Agencies Still Don't Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

Bloomberg BusinessWeek: After the U.S. Supreme Court repealed key parts of the Defense of Marriage Act last year, most federal agencies adopted “place of celebration” policies under which any marriage that was legally recognized in the state where it took place would also be recognized by federal authorities. The Internal Revenue Service allows gay couples to file joint tax returns, the Department of Defense extends spousal benefits to same-sex couples, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons grants equal visitation rights.

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