Defense Of Marriage Act
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8
ABSTRACT:
This 8 page paper comments on the changing structure of the American family. The writer then explains and discusses H.R.3396, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) enacted in 1996 and the subsequent actions of state legislatures. The essay also provides some background on what spurred Congress to adopt this law. A general discussion of the impact of DOMA is provided, including comments from some authors who believe the Act will be declared unconstitutional in time. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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File: MM12_PGdoma.rtf
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