James Parrish, Executive Director of Equality Virginia, talks about the Supreme Courtâs decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act, explores the federal benefits now available to gay and lesbian couples lawfully married in the dozen states which allow it, and how widespread those benefits could be in Virginia. And during this weekâs âNews You Can Use,â youâll find out about the health insurance marketplace which opens on October 1, 2013.
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