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Boehner to seek House action to defend DOMA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the
following statement regarding the status of the Defense of Marriage Act
(DOMA):
“I will convene a meeting of the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group for
the purpose of initiating action by the House to defend this law of the
United States, which was enacted by a bipartisan vote in Congress and
signed by President Bill Clinton. It is regrettable that the Obama
Administration has opened this divisive issue at a time when Americans
want their leaders to focus on jobs and the challenges facing our
economy. The constitutionality of this law should be determined by the
courts -- not by the president unilaterally -- and this action by the
House will ensure the matter is addressed in a manner consistent with
our Constitution.”
NOTE: The Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group is a five-member panel
consisting of the Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, Majority Whip,
Minority Leader, and Minority Whip. Under House rules, the advisory
group has the authority to instruct the non-partisan office of the
House General Counsel to take legal action on behalf of the House of
Representatives.
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