November 24, 2024
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support and benefits for gay and lesbian military families

Panetta to extend additional benefits to same-sex partners of servicemembers

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

WASHINGTON – Today Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta has announced that the Department of Defense  will be extending additional benefits to same-sex partners of servicemembers. Panetta also stated that while the Defense of Marriage Act still remains law the Department faced legal limitations in regard to extending full benefits. Panetta’s statement follows: “Seventeen months ago, the…

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Panetta expected to announce benefits extension for gay and lesbian military families

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

WASHINGTON — Outgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta is expected this week to announce the long-delayed extension of support and benefits for gay and lesbian military families, according to reports. Army Veteran and OutServe-SLDN Executive Director Allyson Robinson said today that the organization hopes Panetta will take full advantage of this final opportunity to act before…

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