On a practical but impactful level, the act ensures that same-sex married couples will receive federal spousal benefits
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(Chicago Sun Times) — A push to recognize civil unions among same-sex couples is near having enough votes to pass the Illinois House, its main legislative backer predicted Tuesday. But opponents think support for the package has not increased since last May and actually may have slid, particularly given last week’s jolting voter-led recall of […]
(New York Times) — Joanne Pedersen tried to add her spouse to her federal health insurance on Monday. She was rejected. Again. The problem is that while Ms. Pedersen is legally married to Ann Meitzen under Connecticut law, federal law does not recognize same-sex unions. So a health insurance matter that is all but automatic for […]