Okla. governor orders state to stop processing National Guard spousal benefits
Oklahoma
Gov. Mary Fallin announced Thursday that the state will no longer allow
any couples in the National Guard to apply for spousal benefits at
state facilities. The state is looking to avoid complying with a
Pentagon order for state National Guard units to process benefits claims
for married same-sex couples, Fallin indicated in her announcement.
Oklahoma couples seeking benefits must apply at one of nine federally
run National Guard facilities in the state. "[This change] protects the
integrity of our state constitution and sends a message to the federal
government that they cannot simply ignore our laws or the will of the
people," Fallin said. Slate
(11/20), KRMG-AM/KRMG-FM (Tulsa, Okla.)
(11/20), Towleroad/ThinkProgress.org
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