Same-sex partners of federal workers receive some benefits -- but not health care...

Jun. 17, 2009

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Federal benefits to go to same-sex couples

WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) -- Same-sex or unmarried partners of federal employees will be eligible for benefits under provisions of a memorandum signed Wednesday by President Barack Obama.

State Department offers same-sex benefits

WASHINGTON, May 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department says it plans to give equal benefits to same-sex partners of U.S. diplomats, including diplomatic passports.

States debate domestic-partner benefits

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The battle over spousal health benefits for U.S. gay couples continues to rage at the state level.

Mich. deciding same-sex couple benefits

DETROIT, April 4 (UPI) -- A group of 21 same-sex couples is suing in Michigan courts to see if last November's vote banning gay marriage also means they will lose spousal benefits.

Report: Same-sex unions to cost billions

WASHINGTON, May 18 (UPI) -- If same-sex marriages are legalized across the United States, the cost of benefits would soar into the billions, the Washington Times reported Tuesday.

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler

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