House Speaker John Boehner's spokesman has responded to the Attorney General's announcement that Obama has asked it to stop defending DOMA in court:
"While Americans want Washington to focus on creating jobs and cutting spending, the President will have to explain why he thinks now is the appropriate time to stir up a controversial issue that sharply divides the nation."
Attorney General Eric Holder's letter to Boehner regarding DOMA, AFTER THE JUMP…
Attorney General Holder's Letter to John Boehner on DOMA Appeal