AG says same-sex married couples will receive federal benefits
Attorney General Loretta Lynch says the government will make federal marriage benefits available to same-sex couples following last month's Supreme Court decision.
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch laughs at a news conference to announce the results of a national Medicare fraud takedown at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., June 18, 2015. (Reuters/Yuri Gripas)
WASHINGTON — Federal marriage benefits will be made available to same-sex couples across the United States after last month’s Supreme Court ruling, Attorney General Loretta Lynch said on Thursday.
“I directed Justice Department staff to work with the agencies to ensure that the ruling be given full effect across the federal government,” including Social Security and veterans benefits programs, Lynch said in a statement.
