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The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a 1996 law denying federal benefits to same-sex married couples is unconstitutional. The 5-4 decision was handed down by Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. Sen. Bernie Sanders welcomed the ruling. “This is good news for all Americans who believe in the words carved in marble on the front of the Supreme Court building, equal justice

WASHINGTON, June 26 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) welcomed a Supreme Court ruling today striking down a federal law that discriminated against same-sex married couples. “This is good news for all Americans who believe in the words carved in marble on the front of the Supreme Court building, equal justice under law. But it is a special victory for gays

WASHINGTON, June 26 – Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today welcomed a Supreme Court ruling on federal benefits for married same-sex couples and urged the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement the decision and provide equal treatment for the spouses and children of all veterans. “I welcome today’s decision that struck down the Defense of Marriage

WASHINGTON, June 25 –Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a member of the Senate environment and energy committees, issued the following statement on President Obama’s proposals today on global warming: “Global warming is the most serious environmental crisis facing the world today. It demands bold action to preserve our planet for our children and grandchildren. I applaud the president for saying he

WASHINGTON, June 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after voting today against  confirmation of Penny Pritzker to be  the Department of Commerce secretary: “We need a secretary of commerce who will represent the interests of working Americans and their families, not simply the interests of CEOs and large corporations. Ms. Pritzker served on the board of one

WASHINGTON, June 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled today that Congress had not provided adequate justification for continued federal oversight under the Voting Rights Act of 1965: “The Supreme Court has turned back the clock on equality in America by striking down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. The landmark