A Democratic member of Congress is going to push for repeal of the law that bans federal recognition of same-sex marriage, following the Obama administration’s decision to no longer defend the statute. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., said he will reintroduce his bill to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act when Congress returns next week. Last year, Nadler got 12o co-sponsors for his measure, called the Respect for Marriage Act. Nadler said he wants to “ensure that committed, loving couples can rely upon the legal responsibilities and security that come with the time-honored tradition of marriage.” He is circulating a letter, co-signed by Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., to gin up more support for his bill.

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