Obama finally does something for gay people

American President Barack Obama will sign a memorandum today to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. Well, it's at least a move towards equal rights in the United States.

From the New York Times:

"It is the most significant statement [President Obama] has made on gay issues, and it comes as he faces intense criticism from several gay rights leaders over what they suggest has been a failure to live up to campaign promises in the first months of his presidency...While he will announce a list of benefits, officials said, they are not expected to include broad health insurance coverage, which could require legislation to achieve."

A partner benefit plan without health insurance?

Itsy, bitsy, teeny, weeny steps.

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