Social Security must recognize gay couples' kids

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The Social Security Administration must recognize the children of same-sex couples, the Department of Justice determined Tuesday. The federal Defense of Marriage Act prevents Washington from recognizing or providing benefits to same-sex couples, but it does not explicitly address the benefits of children of such couples. Full story...

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