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Connie Lawn Report: Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 9:33 am
Press Release: Connie Lawn

Connie Lawn Report: US Supreme Court Decision on the Defense of Marriage Act

By Connie Lawn

27 June 2013

The US Supreme Court allowed more rights for same sex couples. Connie Lawn sends us an audio report:

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