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Defense of Marriage Act Goes Before Supreme Court

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:23:39 +0000

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard its second day of arguments on the issue of same-sex marriage, specifically a challenge to the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). This follows Tuesday's case concerning California's Proposition 8.

Texas AG Reacts to Health Care Ruling

Jim Bell — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:02:35 +0000

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says on one hand, he thinks the US Supreme Court ruling that upheld President Obama's health care overhaul was wrong. On the other hand, Abbott says the ruling is still a victory for individual liberty and states’ rights.

Texas Attorney General Supports and Defends National Day of Prayer

Jim Bell — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:09:25 +0000

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says he supports last week's federal appeals court decision that upheld the constitutionality of the annual National Day of Prayer. Abbott did more than just support the Day of Prayer. He helped defend it in court.