The Obama administration will not provide federal worker benefits to domestic partners under the Supreme Court ruling that overturned part of the Defense of Marriage Act.

Couples who are not legally married "will remain ineligible for most federal benefits programs," the Office of Personnel Management said. On the other hand, any existing benefits provided to domestic partners will remain intact, it said.

The move did not surprise experts in the legal and benefits communities.

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