Obama Extending Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Partners
- Phillip Ellliot - Associated Press
- Jun 17, 2009
Washington (AP) - President Barack Obama, whose gay and lesbian supporters have grown frustrated with his slow movement on their priorities, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, a White House official said.
Obama plans to announce his decision Wednesday in the Oval Office, the official said Tuesday. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the president hadn't yet signed the presidential memorandum.
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