U.S. expands legal benefits, services for same-sex marriages
February 10th, 2014
03:22 PM ET
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U.S. expands legal benefits, services for same-sex marriages

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(CNN) - In a major milestone for gay rights, the U.S. government on Monday expanded recognition of same-sex marriages in federal legal matters, including bankruptcies, prison visits and survivor benefits.

"It is the (Justice Department's) policy to recognize lawful same-sex marriages as broadly as possible, to ensure equal treatment for all members of society regardless of sexual orientation," Attorney General Eric Holder said in a memo to all employees.

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Obama promises changes after latest NSA snooping disclosure
October 25th, 2013
06:08 PM ET
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Obama promises changes after latest NSA snooping disclosure

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Washington (CNN) - Under fire about disclosures of broad National Security Agency snooping on global leaders, President Barack Obama is offering a two-pronged response: You do it, too, and we'll make some changes.

Thousands of documents leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden have portrayed the vast reach of U.S. surveillance activities, keeping tabs not only on U.S. call data but also global Internet and e-mail traffic.

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Once held in contempt, Holder isn't going anywhere soon
Sources say that Attorney General Eric Holder is staying on at the behest of President Barack Obama.
October 23rd, 2013
07:23 AM ET
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Once held in contempt, Holder isn't going anywhere soon

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Washington (CNN) - Attorney General Eric Holder has been bruised and battered by Republicans who made him the first-ever sitting Cabinet member to be held in contempt of Congress.

He's been knocked around in behind-the-scenes White House battles with some of President Barack Obama's top advisers.

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September 30th, 2013
07:44 AM ET
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Justice Department to sue North Carolina over voting law

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Washington (CNN) - The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Monday seeking to block parts of a new North Carolina voting law that tightens election procedures, including requiring photo identification to cast ballots.

The lawsuit would challenge four parts of the law and ask a court to require North Carolina to obtain pre-approval for certain voting law changes under a part of the Voting Rights Act that remains in effect, according to a person briefed on the legal filing.
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