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April 26, 2011

Law Firm Backs Out From Defending Defense Of Marriage Act 
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The law firm hired by Republicans in the House of Representatives to
defend the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act has
withdrawn from its agreement. King & Spalding said defending a law which
prohibits recognition of same-sex marriages would hurt its capacity to
attract and retain attorneys. The attorney hired to lead the case, Paul
Clement, resigned from the firm following the decision. Clement served
as Solicitor General under President George W. Bush.



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