President Barack Obama has said he could not imagine a circumstance in which a state banning gay marriage was legal, the furthest statement in support of same-sex couples’ marriage rights made by the president. In an interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, President Barack Obama said a state would need a “good justification” for treating…
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender investors are largely optimistic about their financial futures, but many don’t realize just how much extra money same-sex couples pay because the federal government doesn’t recognize gay marriage. Two-thirds, or 66%, of LGBT investors are optimistic about their financial futures, compared to just half of the…
WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama said Friday that he would strike down a ban on same-sex marriage if he were on the Supreme Court, and that he believed his administration was obligated to weigh in on a California case before the justices. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Obama opened up about his…
WASHINGTON (CNN) — It could be the social issue that defines President Barack Obama’s second term legacy: same-sex marriage. He faces a monumental choice on Thursday over whether to put the force of his office behind the idea that gays and lesbians have a constitutional right to marry. Government sources say the Justice Department will…
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Many same-sex couples are losing out on thousands of dollars a year in Social Security benefits because the federal government doesn’t recognize gay marriage, a new report finds. When a partner dies, the surviving spouse in a same-sex couple isn’t eligible for the average $1,184 in monthly survivor’s benefits that widow’s…
I’m sure you’ve all heard by now that the Supreme Court has decided to hear cases on the Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8. Let’s assume DOMA is ruled unconstitutional and Prop. 8 is overturned. That would mean same-sex couples could legally marry in California and qualify for the 1,100 federal benefits currently…
(CNN) — Time is running out for congressional Republicans and President Barack Obama to strike a deal to avert the fiscal cliff. If the two parties can’t come to an agreement before the end of the year, a combination of broad tax hikes and deep government spending cuts take effect . Experts warn of a…
The American public has a huge lack of knowledge about investments. The reasons for this are numerous. The education system doesn’t teach kids about personal finance. People generally aren’t interested in investing. Plus the rules of the game are purposely made complicated to act as a barrier to learning. The less the public knows about…
A Brazilian man, who adopted a child with his male partner two years ago and requested the same four-month legally mandated leave opportunity from his employer at the time, has just been awarded “maternity” leave by Brazil‘s Social Security agency. Brazilian law mandates that companies provide a four-month paid leave from work for a mother…
NEXT ASSOCIATION MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2012 At 6:15 PM 5123 University Avenue, 92105 (The Auburn Park community room) Members of neighboring communities and the public are welcome! HONORABLE VISITOR Denise Moreno Ducheny Bring to the association meeting all the issues you want to address to, and discuss with, the Honorable Moreno Duchey that are…
