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PFLAG Applauds President's Extension of Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Federal Workers, Calls on Obama to Honor Promise to Repeal DOMA
June 17, 2009Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) National applauded the decision by President Obama to sign a presidential memorandum authorizing the extension of benefits to same-sex partners of federal workers. However, the group urged the President to honor his promise to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that prevents the Federal government from recognizing same-sex unions. Full release.
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