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Can speaker of the house John Boehner be arrested for misappropriating funds to defend doma the defense of marriage act?
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Gee, what a loaded question. The answer appears to be no, since he hasn't been so far. As I recall, the cost of that defense has been $2 million so far.
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What is Ohio Congressman John A Boehner's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Congressman Boehner is the one politician in the US most associated with vigorous and persistent enforcement of the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA"). He is absolutely adamant that DOMA will remain the law of the land.
When was Oregon Defense of Marriage Coalition created?
Oregon Defense of Marriage Coalition was created in 2004.
What is the citation for the Defense of Marriage Act?
Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA"), 1 U.S.C. § 7 and 28 U.S.C. § 1738C.
What is Michigan Congressman Justin Amash's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
Mr. Amash strongly supports the Defense of Marriage Act and opposes same-sex marriage.
Who is the biggest opponent to same-sex marriage?
Religion.Alternate viewpoint:USA:Since the querent asked "Who" ... a good answer with respect to the United States would be John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives, who has seemingly appointed himself the sole Guardian of the Sanctity of Heterosexual Marriage. After the Attorney General announced that the Obama Administration believes that the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") is unconstitutional and will no longer defend Section 3 in Federal Court, John Boehner responded that the House of Representatives will appoint attorneys to defend DOMA. However, the attorneys he appointed resigned after a week and there is still the issue of where Boehner will find the millions of dollars necessary to pay the attorneys. A letter Boehner sent to his arch-rival Nancy Pelosi (minority leader of the House) suggests that Boehner intends to force the Dept of Justice to pay the House's attorneys. Such a move would require the approval of the Senate which is controlled by the Democrats who are not likely to favor the plan. Boehner is the biggest national figure actively opposing same-sex marriage.New York:Each state probably has its own prominent opponent. In New York, that honor goes to Ruben Diaz, Sr., a self-styled minister and State Senator from the Bronx who wears a cowboy hat and quotes Bible scripture on the floor of the State Senate. Although plenty of Senators voted against same-sex marriage in 1999, they did so silently and Diaz was the only one to make a speech explaining his position. He has since been quoted as saying that a same-sex marriage law will be enacted in New York State "over his dead body."
What are the release dates for In Defense of Traditional Marriage - 2013?
In Defense of Traditional Marriage - 2013 was released on: USA: 8 November 2013 (RIP Horror Film Festival)
Does the Federal Defense of Marriage Act create a difference between civil unions and marriage?
No. The Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") did not deal with civil unions. In any event, DOMA has been struck down as unconstitutional and is no longer in effect.
When did Defense of Marriage Act happen?
It apparently became unconstitutional when the first same-sex couple married and were denied some federal benefit. On June 26, 2013, the US Supreme Court ruled that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA") was unconstitutional.
What is Oklahoma Congressman James Lankford's position on repealing the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
He believes in traditional marriage.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Good Wife - 2009 A Defense of Marriage 4-9?
The Good Wife - 2009 A Defense of Marriage 4-9 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12 USA:TV-14
How Assistance of counsel for defense works to the benefit of a defendant that is about to be arrested for a felony?
Huh? If you haven't been arrested yet, you're not even a defendant, why do you even have counsel?
How can John McCain fix same-sex marriage?
As a senator, he could vote to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act ("DOMA").
