Holder Says Feds Will Recognize Michigan Gay Marriages Despite State Decision

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Attorney General Eric Holder said Friday that the federal government will recognize about 300 same-sex marriages performed in Michigan before a federal appeals court halted them, despite a decision by Michigan’s governor not to recognize those unions.
The decision means federal benefits will be extended to those couples — including the ability to file taxes jointly, get Social Security benefits for spouses and request legal immigration status for partners.
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