A federal appeals court in Boston ruled unanimously yesterday that the controversial Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, as it discriminates against legally married same-sex couples by denying them the same federal benefits afforded to heterosexual couples.
Takeaway Washington Correspondent Todd Zwillich discusses the ruling with Congressman Barney Frank.
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