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I have a question on Social Security and the repeal of DOMA (Original Post) LiberalArkie Jun 2013 OP
Prolly, as SocSec is a FEDERAL program, elleng Jun 2013 #1
Yes. Pab Sungenis Jun 2013 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Jun 2013 #3
SinkingFeeling: that was my thought also. LiberalArkie Jun 2013 #4
No. Not yet. DURHAM D Jun 2013 #5

elleng

(131,634 posts)
1. Prolly, as SocSec is a FEDERAL program,
Thu Jun 27, 2013, 03:11 PM
Jun 2013

and that's what the Decision addressed. Residence doesn't affect SocSec benefits.

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LiberalArkie

(15,747 posts)
4. SinkingFeeling: that was my thought also.
Thu Jun 27, 2013, 03:15 PM
Jun 2013

I got stuck in my head that the repeal allowed the Federal Gov to recognize marriages legal in the state.

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