Equality Advocates to Get Presidential Medal of Freedom
July 30, 2009
The White House announced today that Harvey Milk, Billie Jean King and Sen. Edward Kennedy are among those being recognized with the country's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Continue Reading ►House Subcommittee Reports Out Domestic Partnership Bill
July 30, 2009
Great news... after considering amendments to the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act during this morning's markup, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia just reported out the bill with a vote of five to three.
Continue Reading ►House Subcommittee Marks Up Domestic Partner Benefits Bill
July 30, 2009
This morning, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia will hold a markup on H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO). This critical legislation would extend benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal civilian employees on the same basis as spousal benefits. The markup of DPBO will begin at 9:00 a.m. in 2154 Rayburn House Office Building.
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