Morning headlines: Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Julie Bierach, KBIA, WBEZ and The Associated Press — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:29:58 +0000

Durbin supports calls for repeal of Defense of Marriage Act

Some U.S Senators will be looking to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act this year.

The law prohibits federal recognition of same-sex marriages.

Ill. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin says he wants it repealed as it relates to federal benefits.

"I believe that we should have marriage equality in this county, that we should treat people fairly, that we should not discriminate against them in this circumstance," said Durbin.