Politics: Afternoon Edition: Same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 HEADLINES Calif. same-sex marriage ban ruled unconstitutional Judges overturn Proposition 8 - which was approved by 52 percent of the state's voters in 2008 - ruling that it violates the constitutional right to equal protection. » Read full article Obama advisers seek compromise on new insurance rule on birth control Administration has been criticized over requirement that many Catholic institutions cover contraception. » Read full article Payroll tax negotiations heat up again House and Senate negotiators will need to make progress, or we may see a repeat of the bitter December fight that resulted in an agreement to extend the tax cut for just two months. » Read full article Newt Gingrich's claim that George Soros 'approved' Mitt Romney FACT CHECKER: Newt Gingrich goes off the deep end by suggesting GOP front-runner Mitt Romney is a "George Soros approved" candidate. » Read full article White House seeks birth-control truce Organizations with ties to White House are looking for compromise over rule requiring contraception coverage. » Read full article QUOTE OF THE DAY House Speaker John Boehner on President Obama's plan to back a pro-Democratic super PAC: "Just another broken promise." MULTIMEDIA Video: Romney hits Obama on birth control mandate GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Monday said President Obama is trampling religious freedom by requiring some religious employers to cover birth control in employee health plans. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy