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Following Obama’s Lead, Sen. Jack Reed Announces Support For Marriage Equality | He announced his new position in support of same-sex marriage on Twitter:
I support same sex marriage and will cosponsor the Respect for Marriage Act. #MarriageEquality #LGBT
— Senator Jack Reed (@SenJackReed) May 9, 2012
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the Respect for Marriage Act back in November, but it has yet to be scheduled for a vote before the full Senate. The measure would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and allow the federal government to provide benefits to couples in same-sex marriages.
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