the ground in syria. we are hearing this in many other parts of the country. at the very least 100,000 people have been killed as a result of that civil war. striking video to watch. thank you very much. a milestone for gay rights, starting tomorrow. same sex marriage will get expanded recognition even in states where it isn t legal. this announcement is significant. it is the furthest the federal government has gone to date to recognize same sex marriage in the last five years. promising new legal benefits from the federal government. i will issue a new policy
with the beatles in the u.s. gives us behind the scenes look at the fab four. your new day starts now. well, beatles music will get you going this morning. it is sunday, so good morning to all of you either late-nighters or early risers. i m krischristi paul. i m victor blackwell. i think that s the case on saturday into sunday, they re the late-nighters. this is new danew day sunday. we want to start with this groundbreaking decision affecting same-sex coupling in every state of the nation. eric holder has announced that starting tomorrow, the federal government will recognize same-sex marriages as equal to traditional marriages in all federal legal matters. on monday, i will issue a new policy memorandum that will for the first time in history formally instruct all justice department employees to give
to bring you all the information you need to know for your day. i m christi paul. i m victor blackwell. this is new day sunday. and we re starting this morning with and i don t think it s overstating it to say groundbreaking new information, a new decision from the department of justice affecting millions of same-sex couples in every state in the union. attorney general eric holder had announced that starting tomorrow, the federal government is going to recognize same-sex marriages as equal to traditional marriages in all federal legal matters. on monday, i will issue a new policy memorandum that will, for the first time in history, formally instruct all justice department employees to give lawful, same-sex marriages full and equal recognition to the greatest extent possible, aroundunder the law.
and last night, here in new york city, at the human rights campaign gala, attorney general eric holder made history with this. on monday, i be issue a new policy memorandum that will for the first time in history formally instruct all justice department employees to give lawful, same-sex marriages full and equal recognition to the greatest extent possible under the law. [ cheers and applause ] while the attorney general s announcement means is that same-sex spouses will be able to receive the same federal protections and benefits as opposite sex couples. those include the right to not testify against their spouse. the ability to file jointly for bankruptcy. visitation rights in federal prison and debt and educational benefits for surviving spouses of public safety officers. the extension of these rights will have immediate and tangible implications for the lives of
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