Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009

Shareholder Protection Act of 2011 - OpenCongress

2011-07-12T01:00:00Z

All Bill Titles. <li>Short: Shareholder Protection Act of 2011 as introduced.</li><li>Official: To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require shareholder authorizati

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Do You Know Federal Employee Domestic Benefits... ?

2010-12-28T19:00:00Z

HR2517: Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act ... Presidential Memorandum-Extension of Benefits to Same-Sex ... Panel pushes domestic partner benefits for federal employees ... Spectra Management Receives Industry & Business ...

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Deuce Daisy Dukes

2010-12-01T19:00:00Z

Hr 2517 Domestic Partner Benefits And Fraud. Hp Pavilion Dv9000 Entertainment Pc. Dizziness And Rapid Heart Rate After Eating. Air Force Dress Mess Badge. Jasmine Sinclair Tube. Mobile Me Web Hosting. Solid Waste Management And Houston ...

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Time running short for ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' : Washington ...

2010-11-10T19:00:00Z

... that can still be passed by the current Congress in lame-duck session, and that is the Repeal of DADT in the Senate and the passage of the Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act, (H.R.2517 / S.1102) in the House & Senate. ...

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HR 2517 Domestic Partner Benefits and Fraud - Cash-Bandit.com

2010-11-08T19:00:00Z

The Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act — HR 2517 — was introduced in 2009 by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in the House and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) in the Senate. ...

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Cleansing Fire – Upcoming Election

2010-10-31T20:00:00Z

Dan Maffei has co-sponsored HR 1024 (with Jerrold Nadler) and HR 2517 in support of homosexual marriage. Dan Maffei supports embryonic stem cell research as he indicates on his wall in his Face book Page. In Syracuse.com Maffei confirms ...

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Update on fair housing and federal employee benefits

2010-10-27T20:00:00Z

Maybe that means HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, will get moving again. Here's what I posted on a discussion site. If you're a federal employee, please weigh in! What we all have in common is our ability ...

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NC-4: BJ Lawson in his own words | BlueNC

2010-10-19T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2517, also known as the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, would grant same-sex domestic partners of federal workers the same benefits as federal workers' different-sex spouses. For proponents of equality ...

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Via JMG: Feds: You Can Buy Health Insurance For Your Poodle, But ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

The President has called on Congress to pass DPBO (S.1102 and HR2517) which has been passed in House and Senate committees but awaits floor action. Labels: DOMA, feds, insurance, Obama administration. reposted from Joe.

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Cleansing Fire – Upcoming Election

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

Echelon Magazine Blog: Pet Insurance Offering to Federal Employees ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

The President has called on Congress to pass DPBO (S.1102 and H.R.2517) which has been passed in House and Senate committees but awaits floor action. Posted by Echelon Blog at 11:21 AM · Email This BlogThis! ...

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Can fed employees get insurance for their pets or partners? Guess ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

The President has asked Congress to pass DPBO (S.1102 and H.R.2517) which has been passed in House and Senate committees but awaits floor action. Tags: doma, employees, federal, health care, insurance, partners, pets ...

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Joe. My. God.: Feds: You Can Buy Health Insurance For Your Poodle ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

The President has called on Congress to pass DPBO (S.1102 and H.R.2517) which has been passed in House and Senate committees but awaits floor action. . Labels: DOMA, feds, insurance, Obama administration ...

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Current Law Lets Fed Employees Insure their Parrots but not their ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

But because of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Congress must pass the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act to extend critical health care benefits. The President has called on Congress to pass DPBO (S.1102 and H.R.2517) ...

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AMERICAblog Gay: Now HRC is giving Obama a pass on federal ...

2010-10-14T20:00:00Z

The President has called on Congress to pass DPBO (S.1102 and H.R.2517) which has been passed in House and Senate committees but awaits floor action. [emphasis added]. | Facebook | Reddit | Digg | StumbleUpon. Labels: DADT, DOMA ...

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(Tim) Bishop Morphs into (Nancy) Pelosi Pawn by:Gene Lalor ...

2010-10-13T20:00:00Z

He has also supported the House LGBT [Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender] Caucus, co-sponsored HR 1024 in support of same-sex marriages and HR 2517 to award benefits to homosexual “partners” of federal workers: http://tiny.cc/9grjv ...

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Refuse the Juice: Politicized for No Good Reason

2010-10-10T20:00:00Z

(2009), H.R. 2517, 111th Cong. (2009), would provide the benefits afforded to different sex spouses to LGBT federal civilian employees; ; (3) the Tax Equity for Domestic Partner and Health Plan Beneficiaries Act, S. 1153, 111th Cong. ...

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Rep. Tammy Baldwin Shows Some Serious Class

2010-10-07T20:00:00Z

Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) that HR 2517 (The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act), which would provide “fringe benefits” to same-sex partners of federal employees (including Baldwin's partner of 13+ years), ...

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Rep. Baldwin Testifies in Senate for Domestic Partner Benefits ...

2010-10-03T20:00:00Z

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (WI-02) testifies in front of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on behalf of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, HR 2517. This measure would put the federal ...

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Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act | www.lawdtastic.com

2010-10-02T20:00:00Z

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (WI-02) testifies on behalf of her legislation, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, HR 2517, in front of the House Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and District of ...

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Open letter to BJ Lawson | BlueNC

2010-10-02T20:00:00Z

Picking up the pieces after 'Don't Ask' defeat : Washington Blade ...

2010-09-22T20:00:00Z

ENDA hasn't even had a vote in committee in either chamber of Congress along with all of the other Pro-LGBT bills, with the sole exception of the Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act, (HR.2517 / S.1102) which has been voted ...

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H.R. 2517 [110th]: Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2007 ...

2010-09-16T20:00:00Z

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What Would a Muslim Congress Look Like? Take a Peek.

2010-09-09T20:00:00Z

Ellison have cosponsored HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act. If passed into law, this bill would grant same-sex domestic partners of federal workers the same benefits as federal workers' different-sex spouses ...

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American ISSUES Needing Christian ACTION! NOW!

2010-09-09T20:00:00Z

A bill that extends certain domestic partner benefits to federal workers (H.R. 2517), including homosexual and lesbian relationships, has been approved out of committee and will be heading to the full U.S. House for a vote. ...

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Pam's House Blend:: The Fehrenbachs: DADT has brought loss and ...

2010-08-26T20:00:00Z

Three States That Offer Domestic Partner Benefits | Auto Boom Info

2010-08-16T20:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com – H.R. 2517, The Domestic Partnership Benefits. PDF/Adobe Acrobatpermitted by state law for marriage; 3) The partners must share a committed relationship; 4) The Most employers that offer domestic partner benefits to ...

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Through the Looking Glass and into the Fire: Afghanistan and ...

2010-07-15T20:00:00Z

Penny Hill Press » Federal Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Partnerships

2010-06-28T20:00:00Z

That same day, Representative Tammy Baldwin introduced H.R. 2517. S. 1102 was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and ordered to be reported favorably on December 16, 2009. ...

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Government Policy: Federal Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Partnerships

2010-06-28T20:00:00Z

her first lesbian sex Extending Federal Benefits to Same-Sex ...

2010-06-26T20:00:00Z

17 report that the House version of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act -- H.R. 2517 -- would cost $596 million in direct spending and $302 million in discretionary spending through 2019. ...

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An Inexpensive Way to Make the Federal Workforce Fairer and More ...

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

The House version, H.R. 2517, provides benefits to current employees and current and future retirees, while the Senate bill, S. 1102, would cover current employees and future retirees but not current retirees. ...

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GOProud Goes Before Grover's Fall? - Breakdown of America

2010-06-22T20:00:00Z

Support H.R. 2517 “Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act” (July 8, 2009) which seeks to overturn DOMA. Criticized the Obama administration for not repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell and the DOMA act in accordance with his campaign ...

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Power Of One: Gay Federal Employees to Recieve Federal Heathcare ...

2010-06-14T20:00:00Z

The legislation, known as the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517) is currently under consideration on Capitol Hill. Posted by Rob at 8:01 AM. Labels: Christian, entitlement, Federal employees, gay, God, ...

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SGN - Seattle Gay News - Page 2 - Partners of LGBT federal workers ...

2010-06-10T20:00:00Z

The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO, S 1102 and HR 2517) would offer across-the-board equality to same-sex partners of federal employees, at least in the area of work-related benefits. ...

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Some benefits extended to same-sex partners - FederalTimes.com

2010-06-05T20:00:00Z

... such as health insurance and survivor annuities, which are still off limits to employees' same-sex partners because of the Defense of Marriage Act. Obama released a statement June 2 calling for Congress to pass HR 2517 and S 1102, ...

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Some benefits extended to same-sex partners - FederalTimes.com

2010-06-05T20:00:00Z

... calling for Congress to pass HR 2517 and S 1102, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, which would make same-sex domestic partners eligible for the same benefits as married heterosexual spouses of federal employees. ...

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Some benefits extended to same-sex partners - FederalTimes.com

2010-06-05T20:00:00Z

Some benefits extended to same-sex partners - FederalTimes.com

2010-06-05T20:00:00Z

Obama Extends Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Federal Employees ...

2010-06-03T20:00:00Z

On Wednesday, Obama also renewed his call for passage of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517), which would grant domestic partners access to federal employee health care benefits. ...

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Obama extends benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees ...

2010-06-03T20:00:00Z

He went on to urge Congress to pass HR 2517 and S 1102, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, which would make same-sex partners eligible for the same benefits as married heterosexual spouses of federal employees. ...

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Obama Extends Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Federal Employees

2010-06-03T20:00:00Z

On Wednesday, Obama also renewed his call for passage of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (HR 2517), which would grant domestic partners access to federal employee health care benefits.

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office sex Extending Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Couples Will ...

2010-06-03T20:00:00Z

Federal benefits extended to same-sex partners - FederalTimes.com

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

He released a statement last night renewing his call for Congress to pass HR 2517 and S 1102, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, which would make same-sex domestic partners eligible for the same benefits as married ...

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JURIST - Paper Chase: Obama extends additional benefits to same ...

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

In a statement [text] made by Obama announcing the changes to federal policy, he renewed his calls for Congress to pass the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act [HR 2517 materials], which would extend the full benefits ...

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Obama extends benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Obama extends benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

JURIST - Paper Chase: Obama extends additional benefits to same ...

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Federal benefits extended to same-sex partners - FederalTimes.com

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Obama extends benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Obama extends benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Federal benefits extended to same-sex partners - FederalTimes.com

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Federal benefits extended to same-sex partners - FederalTimes.com

2010-06-02T20:00:00Z

Twin Lakes Observer » CBO: Senate Same-sex Partner Scheme will ...

2010-05-19T20:00:00Z

The Senate bill looks quite trim when compared to the proposal under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 2517), which was introduced by Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), an open homosexual. In terms of direct, ...

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CBO prices Senate bill to cover feds' domestic partners at $700M ...

2010-05-17T20:00:00Z

But the Senate's bill is not as expansive as the House's version, HR 2517. Unlike the Senate's bill, the House version would also extend benefits to domestic partners of federal retirees. CBO last December found the House version would ...

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Will White House LGBT 'Liaison' Brian Bond's Failure Lead to ...

2010-05-16T20:00:00Z

Once again there is no mention of the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act(HR 2517+ S 1102). Although the legislation has passed committee votes in the house and senate, and Obama has “endorsed” it, it has not been scheduled ...

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H.R.5184: To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities ...

2010-04-27T20:00:00Z

Bills, People, Issues. H.R.3001 Ending LGBT Health Di... 2 · H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership ... 2 · H.R.2981 Employment Non-Discri... 2 · H.R.3567 Respect for Marriage ... 2 · H.R.3017 Employment Non-Discri. ...

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On Tax Day, a Focus on Inequality for Same-Sex Couples

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (HR 2517 / S. 1102). For federal employees, just as in the private sector, benefits, such as health insurance and retirement savings, are a significant portion of employee compensation. ...

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On Tax Day, a Focus on Inequality for Same-Sex Couples ...

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517 / S. 1102). For federal employees, just as in the private sector, benefits, such as health insurance and retirement savings, are a significant portion of employee compensation ...

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» On Tax Day, a Focus on Inequality for Same-Sex Couples ...

2010-04-14T20:00:00Z

Ohio Dental Insurance - Dental Plans Extending Federal Benefits to ...

2010-04-10T20:00:00Z

New bill would bar housing bias against gay, trans people ...

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

The Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act, (HR.2517 / S.1102) has already passed out of committees in both the House & Senate, but neither has brought the bill up for a vote. ENDA is still sitting in committee in both chambers ...

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New bill would bar housing bias against gay, trans people : DC Agenda

2010-03-10T19:00:00Z

H.R.4820: Fair and Inclusive Housing Rights Act of 2010 - U.S. ...

2010-03-09T19:00:00Z

Supporting Bill, Supporting Representative. H.R.4828 Housing Nondiscrimina... 4 · H.R.3567 Respect for Marriage ... 3 · H.R.4530 Student Nondiscrimina... 3 · H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership . ...

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H.R.4061: Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ...

2010-03-01T19:00:00Z

Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator, Supporting Representative. S.773 Cybersecurity Act of ... 5 · H.R.3590 Young Women's Breast ... 4 · H.R.3200 America's Affordable ... 4 · H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership . ...

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Obama's Budget Payback to the Homosexual Community

2010-02-21T19:00:00Z

and the House (HR 2517), where it was introduced by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and now has 139 Democratic cosponsors. Similar legislation was introduced in the 105th to 110th Congresses, but never passed. This Act provides the same employee ...

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Obama's Budget Payback to the Homosexual Community - The New ...

2010-02-18T19:00:00Z

Obama's Budget Payback to the Homosexual Community The New American and the House (HR 2517), where it was introduced by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and now has 139 Democratic cosponsors. Similar legislation was introduced in the … ...

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Obama's Budget Payback to the Homosexual Community

2010-02-18T19:00:00Z

and the House (H.R. 2517), where it was introduced by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and now has 139 Democratic cosponsors. Similar legislation was introduced in the 105th to 110th Congresses, but never passed. This Act provides the same ...

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Frank: House on track for ENDA passage, 'less sure' about Senate ...

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

I notice Frank mentioned the Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, but what about the Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act (HR.2517)? This bill has already been passed by its House and Senate committees and is just waiting for ...

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Bloggers target HRC in push for 'Don't Ask' repeal : DC Agenda

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

First up they should call-up the Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act (HR.2517 / S.1102) for a vote on the floor of the full House and Senate. DPBO has already cleared the House and Senate committees and is now ready for a ...

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Frank: House on track for ENDA passage, 'less sure' about Senate ...

2010-02-16T19:00:00Z

Democratic retirements could derail LGBT advances : DC Agenda

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

Pass Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act (S.1102 / HR.2517) 15 pts. – Repeal Defense of Marriage Act (HR.3567) Respect for Marriage Act 15 pts. – Repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell policy (HR.1283) Military Readiness Enhancement ...

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Democratic retirements could derail LGBT advances | DC Agenda

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

CRS — Federal Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Partnerships « Docuticker

2010-02-15T19:00:00Z

Federal Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Partnerships

2010-02-08T19:00:00Z

That same day, Representative Tammy Baldwin introduced HR 2517. S. 1102 was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and ordered to be reported favorably on December 16, 2009. HR 2517 was referred ...

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IWS Documented News DAILY POSTINGS: [IWS] CRS: SAME-SEX ...

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

That same day, Representative Tammy Baldwin. introduced H.R. 2517. S. 1102 was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and. Governmental Affairs, and ordered to be reported favorably on December 16, 2009. H.R. 2517 ...

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How Government Works: The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and the ...

2010-02-07T19:00:00Z

Companion bills introduced in the 111th Congress (S. 1102 and H.R. 2517)19 would allow various federal benefits to be extended to the same-sex partners of qualifying federal employees. Reviewed below are some federal benefits that have ...

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How Government Works: An Introduction to Federal Employee Benefits ...

2010-02-06T19:00:00Z

Office, and the District of Columbia, Testimony of M.V. Lee Badgett, H.R. 2517, The “Domestic Partnership and Benefits and Obligation Act of 2009,” H.R. 2517, 111th Cong., 1st sess., July 8, 2009. Five states currently allow same-sex ...

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Fed budget numbers fall short but LGBT leaders fall silent | Keen ...

2010-02-03T19:00:00Z

A Congressional Budget Office report last December estimated HR 2517 would add only about $24 million to the $3.8 trillion outlays proposed for FY 11. The funds, if allocated, would come under the Federal Employee Health Benefits ...

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Defense leaders support open service | DC Agenda

2010-02-02T19:00:00Z

And while we are at it we should call Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Reid and tell them to call for a vote on the Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act, (H.R.2517) which has passed out of the committees in both ...

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H.Res.1064: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives ...

2010-02-01T19:00:00Z

Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator, Supporting Representative. H.R.197 National Right-to-Car... 3 · H.R.3567 Respect for Marriage ... 3 · H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership ... 3 · H.R.1207 Federal Reserve Trans. ...

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Proposition 8 and the Right to Marry: Domestic partnership ...

2010-01-29T19:00:00Z

This procedure (described here) appears to have been used to bring H.R. 2517 to the floor. Because it involves appropriations, House allows unrestricted opportunity to amend the legislation. I am doubtful that the latest version of H.R. ...

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Capitol Hill "Daily Brief": CHPP Daily Brief - January 29, 2010

2010-01-28T19:00:00Z

He continued by pumping up the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligation Act (S. 1102 and H.R. 2517), which is winding its way through Congress as we speak. Essentially, the bill would make the same-sex partners of federal employees ...

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S.2971: Foreign Service Overseas Pay Equity Act of 2009 - U.S. ...

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership ... 1 · H.R.2132 Family and Medical Le... 1 · H.R.1024 Uniting American Fami... 1 · H.R.1283 Military Readiness En... 1 · H.R.2262 Safe Schools Improvem. ...

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Pam's House Blend:: President addresses question on DADT and ...

2010-01-27T19:00:00Z

H. R. 2517 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/... Introduced in March 2009. Passed House Committee. Not scheduled to consideration yet. 140 Co-Sponsors and would be for Fed Employees ...

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H.J.Res.72: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia ...

2010-01-24T19:00:00Z

[1]; H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership ... [1]; H.J.Res.45 H.J.Res.45 [1]; H.R.1377 H.R.1377 [1]. H.J.Res.72 H.J.Res.72 [1]; H.J.Res.71 H.J.Res.71 [1]; S.J.Res.24 S.J.Res.24 [1]; S.J.Res.26 S.J.Res.26 [1]; S.J.Res.22 S.J.Res.22 [1] . ...

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Proposition 8 and the Right to Marry: House Oversight Committee ...

2010-01-22T19:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has reported an amended version of H.R. 2517, "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009." The Act would extend certain benefits, including health care coverage, ...

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DigitalCommons@ILR - Wendy R. Ginsberg: Federal Employee Benefits ...

2010-01-20T19:00:00Z

Federal Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Partnerships

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

H.J.Res.71: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the ...

2010-01-19T19:00:00Z

H.R.4430: District of Columbia Referendum on Marriage Act of 2010 ...

2010-01-11T19:00:00Z

Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator, Supporting Representative. H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership ... 4 · H.R.3567 Respect for Marriage ... 4 · H.R.197 National Right-to-Car... 3 · H.R.1024 Uniting American Fami. ...

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Gay Marriage Debate on CNN [video]

2010-01-11T19:00:00Z

MMonides: RT @Buffy2q: Debunking the "#gay = pedophile" myth http://tinyurl.com/yagyohs #prop8 » · WayKupNow: H.R. 2517: Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 call congress - get this out of committee #prop8 » ...

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Don't like being forced to pay special benefits to gay couples ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

Know as HR 2517 it says “We're ramming our hand into your pocket and whether you like it or not over the next ten years you'll be paying about a $billion to make sure that homosexual federal employees and their housemates are taken care ...

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Don't like being forced to pay special benefits to gay couples ...

2010-01-07T19:00:00Z

Know as H.R. 2517 it says “We're ramming our hand into your pocket and whether you like it or not over the next ten years you'll be paying about a $billion to make sure that homosexual federal employees and their housemates are taken ...

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Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 / Bill ...

2010-01-06T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2517, S. 1102, 12/16/2009. The U.S. Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee has passed the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, which would allow federal employees to give their same-sex ...

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Domestic Partner Benefits Costly

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

The CBO released the cost estimate report for H.R. 2517-Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 on December 17, in response to an order from the House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform, which voted in ...

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US Taxpayers to Pay $898 Million Over 9 Years for Special Benefits ...

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

Proposed legislation (HR 2517) sponsored by Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) a filthy sex offender WASHINGTON, DC -- US taxpayers have now learned that footing the bill to pay for federal benefits to homosexuals will cost them at least $898 ...

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Domestic Partner Benefits Costly

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

Daily News Worldwide: LifeSiteNews.com - Tuesday January 5, 2010

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

The CBO's December 17 cost analysis on the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (H.R. 2517) revealed that extending health and employment benefits to the domestic partners of homosexual federal employees - both ...

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U.S Taxpayers Would Pay Over $898 Million Over 9 Years for Federal ...

2010-01-04T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2517 still awaits votes in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. President Barack Obama has indicated his support for legislation extending benefits to homosexual partners and would likely sign the measure ...

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All Things Wildly Considered: What If?

2010-01-01T19:00:00Z

If federal benefits are extended to same-sex couples, Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act -- H.R. 2517 will cost taxpayers $898 million over the next nine years, according to an analysis of "domestic partnership" ...

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Build your own cheap computer » Blog Archive » Extending Federal ...

2010-01-01T19:00:00Z

17 report that the House version of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act — H.R. 2517 — would cost $596 million in direct spending and $302 million in discretionary spending through 2019. ...

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MONEY: Plan for your OWN retirement; gooferment workers are ...

2009-12-31T19:00:00Z

17 report that the House version of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act — HR 2517 — would cost $596 million in direct spending and $302 million in discretionary spending through 2019. The independent nonpartisan agency ...

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West Kentucky Star - News

2009-12-28T19:00:00Z

The Family Foundation in Lexington, KY reports that according to the Congressional Budget Office, H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, will offer extended federal benefits to same-sex couples that will cost ...

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Extending Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Couples Will Cost $898M ...

2009-12-28T19:00:00Z

17 report that the House version of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act – H.R. 2517 – would cost $596 million in direct spending and $302 million in discretionary spending through 2019. ...

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Extending Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Couples Will Cost $898M ...

2009-12-27T19:00:00Z

17 report that the House version of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act -- HR 2517 -- would cost $596 million in direct spending and $302 million in discretionary spending through 2019. ...

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Open Thread for December 28, 2009 « Stand Up For America

2009-12-27T19:00:00Z

Libertarian Republican: Gay Marriage: Surprise, surprise, it's all ...

2009-12-26T19:00:00Z

Gay Marriage: Surprise, surprise, it's all about the Cash $$$

2009-12-26T19:00:00Z

Stimulus at work for you - KEVIN MCCARTHY'S DALLAS DIGEST ...

2009-12-26T19:00:00Z

Gay Marriage: Surprise, surprise, it's all about the Cash $$$

2009-12-26T19:00:00Z

Discrimination Costs LGBT Federal Employees $100 Million a Year

2009-12-26T19:00:00Z

This story is about HR 2517, a House bill that would offer partners of LGBT employees the same benefits as heterosexual spouses, including: health insurance; survivor annuities; compensation for work-related injuries ...

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The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act

2009-12-26T19:00:00Z

The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (HR 2517 and S. 1102) was introduced by Rep. Tammy Baldwin, an openly gay Congressman from Wisconsin. The bill had 63 original cosponsors, including Rep. Mike Michaud. ...

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Extending Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Couples Will Cost $898M

2009-12-25T19:00:00Z

Gay Marriage: Surprise, surprise, it's all about the Cash $$$

2009-12-25T19:00:00Z

Fox News Generates Angst About Gay Couples' Benefits

2009-12-25T19:00:00Z

17 report that the House version of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act - HR 2517 - would cost $596 million in direct spending and $302 million in discretionary spending through 2019. The independent nonpartisan agency ...

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Extending Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Couples Will Cost $898M ...

2009-12-25T19:00:00Z

Same-Sex Benefits For Federal Employees Will Cost $99 Million a ...

2009-12-25T19:00:00Z

Engaygements! » Extending Federal Benefits to Same-Sex Couples ...

2009-12-25T19:00:00Z

CBO: Less than $100 Million a Year to Cover Gay Couples

2009-12-24T19:00:00Z

The report found that the House's version of HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, would cost $596 million in direct spending and $302 million in discretionary spending through 2019. ...

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Kentucky Baptist Convention Committee on Public Affairs

2009-12-22T19:00:00Z

18 for H.R. 2517, which has the same title as the Senate version. Critics have charged the proposal is an indirect attack on the Defense of Marriage Act, which bars the federal government from recognizing "same-sex marriages" and gives ...

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Federal Same Sex Benefits Would Cost Taxpayer $898 Million Over ...

2009-12-21T19:00:00Z

“CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 2517 [the House version] would increase direct spending by $596 million through 2019, and that enacting the bill would not have any direct impact on federal revenues,” the CBO estimate released on ...

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CULTURE NEWS: New Homosexual Benefits Will Add to America's Debt

2009-12-21T19:00:00Z

Interesting « PAB: For the poorest of elites.

2009-12-20T19:00:00Z

“H.R. 2517: Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009″ Maybe this is the Act to which she referred? ACW says: December 21, 2009 at 8:38 pm. More at the Washington Post RE: the status of HR2517 ...

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WashingtonWatch.com Digest – December 21, 2009

2009-12-20T19:00:00Z

HR 2517 The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 Costs $7.72 per family. S. 1733 The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act Costs $12713.94 per family. S. 1965 The Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program ...

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News Essentials: Senate Panel OKs Homosexual Partners Bill

2009-12-18T19:00:00Z

CBO Update

2009-12-17T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2517, Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform on November 18, 2009 http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10866 ...

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HR 2517, Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

HR 2517, Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. Google Bookmarks TypePad Post Google Reader LinkedIn Delicious Blogger Post LiveJournal Gmail FriendFeed Facebook Reddit Technorati Favorites Twitter Yahoo Bookmarks ...

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S.J.Res.24: A joint resolution providing for congressional ...

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

HR 2517, Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2517

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. December 17, 2009. H.R. 2517. Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Governmental Reform on November 18, 2009 ...

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H.R. 2517

2009-12-16T19:00:00Z

WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2517, The Domestic Partnership Benefits ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 2517, The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009.

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Senate committee approves domestic partner benefits - FederalTimes.com

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

A House committee approved a companion bill, HR 2517, in November, and the full House is expected to approve it next year. Lieberman said he won't bring the bill to the Senate floor until the Office of Personnel Management provides a ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 2517, The Domestic Partnership Benefits ...

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 2517, The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009.

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Senate committee approves domestic partner benefits - FederalTimes.com

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Senate committee approves domestic partner benefits - FederalTimes.com

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

Federal DP Bill Advances To US Senate Floor

2009-12-15T19:00:00Z

The companion bill in the House which is sponsored by lesbian Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (Democrat of Wisconsin), HR 2517, is also pending on the floor of that body after having passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government ...

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H.R.4376: Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act of 2009 - U.S. ...

2009-12-14T19:00:00Z

Bills, People. H.R.3567 Respect for Marriage ... 4 · H.R.1024 Uniting American Fami... 3 · H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership ... 3 · H.R.4530 Student Nondiscrimina... 3 · H.R.1283 Military Readiness En.. ...

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HRC | Legislation Offering Equal Employment Benefits for LGBT ...

2009-12-13T19:00:00Z

Washington – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today praised the full U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for marking up H.R. 2517, ...

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Anchor Rising: A Constituent Speaks out on Kennedy's Studied ...

2009-12-12T19:00:00Z

His offensive tantrum in the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on H.R. 2517 sends a clear message to illegal aliens. If they break U.S. laws long enough, we will overlook it, concede to their crimes, and give them benefits ...

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Domestic Partner Bill Provides 'Benefits' for LGBT Federal Employees

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

ARTICLE: Domestic Partner Bill Provides 'Benefits' for LGBT Federal Employees - November 24, 2009 – Lesbian activist legislator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is pushing for passage of HR 2517, a bill that will extend health care, vision, dental, ...

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Senate Hearing On The Domestic Partnership Benefits and ...

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

Last month the House Oversight and Government Relations Committee voted 23-12 to send its version of the DPBO Act, H.R. 2517, sponsored by Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) to the House floor for a vote. ...

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Senate Hearing On The Domestic Partnership Benefits and ...

2009-12-10T19:00:00Z

Last month the House Oversight and Government Relations Committee voted 23-12 to send its version of the DPBO Act, HR 2517, sponsored by Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) to the House floor for a vote. ...

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ARE YOU SPEAKING? Information on How to Speak Out. | jaysays.com |

2009-12-06T19:00:00Z

H.R. 2517 (also S.1102) Benefits for Domestic Partners of Federal Employees. jaysays.com contributor geekgirl geekgirl: Jude is a straight woman, a mom and has been married for 32 years to the same wonderful man. ...

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Dina Titus Added as a Co-Sponsor

2009-12-01T19:00:00Z

Congresswoman Dina Titus was added as a co-sponsor to two bills of interest: The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act or the DPBO Act (S. 1102, HR 2517) is a piece of United States legislation that would allow LGBT federal ...

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Opposing Views: Domestic Partner Bill Would Undermine Traditional ...

2009-11-30T19:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 2517, would bestow on homosexual partners of federal employees such benefits as health insurance, retirement and disability benefits, group life insurance, and family and medical leave. ...

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Opposing Views: OPINION:Domestic Partner Bill Would Undermine ...

2009-11-30T19:00:00Z

Michael-In-Norfolk - - Coming Out In Mid Life: Southern Baptist ...

2009-11-30T19:00:00Z

Critics: partners bill undermines marriage

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

Southern Baptists oppose health insurance for gays

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

The bill, HR 2517, would bestow on homosexual partners of federal employees such benefits as health insurance, retirement and disability benefits, group life insurance, and family and medical leave. ...

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Indiana Equality: Take Action for Domestic Partnership Benefits ...

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

... are good for communities and good for business. Send your Congressional Representatives and Senators a letter today telling them that you support the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (S. 1102 and H.R. 2517). ...

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Waldo Lydecker's Journal.: Baptists who stand for marriage but can ...

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

Same-sex partner benefits bill passes House committee | HRMorning ...

2009-11-29T19:00:00Z

By a vote of 23 to 12, the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed the 2009 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517), which would provide all of the same employment benefits available to spouses ...

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Harrolds.blogspot.com: Congress will be in session starting ...

2009-11-27T19:00:00Z

(Forward To A Friend) - November 24, 2009 – Lesbian activist legislator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is pushing for passage of H.R. 2517, a bill that will extend health care, vision, dental, disability benefits, family medical and emergency ...

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Sympathy fatigue | The Bilerico Project

2009-11-24T19:00:00Z

This is why the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations law, HR 2517, is so important. It would protect those mid-level government workers. Though they're perhaps not rich, they obviously have a lot of money, but that should not be ...

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Domestic Partner Bill Provides 'Benefits' for LGBT Federal Employees

2009-11-23T19:00:00Z

(Forward To A Friend) – November 24, 2009 – Lesbian activist legislator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is pushing for passage of HR 2517, a bill that will extend health care, vision, dental, disability benefits, family medical and emergency leave ...

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HRC | Legislation Offering Equal Employment Benefits for LGBT ...

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

Vermont Freedom to Marry: Three Important Messages For Our ...

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

PLEASE THANK VERMONT'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, WHO ARE ALL CO-SPONSORS OF THE DPBO. Let them know that you support the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (S. 1102 and H.R. 2517). Old fashioned phone - Call Rep. ...

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This Week in Lesbian News... | Cherry Grrl

2009-11-22T19:00:00Z

LGBT activists praised the full U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee last week for marking up H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO). Held by Committee Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-NY), ...

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Gay News Magazine Headlines (T24T-2)

2009-11-21T19:00:00Z

18 clash came in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, over the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (HR 2517). The bill seeks to provide all federal employees with the same benefits whether they ...

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Gay News Magazine Headlines (T24T-2)

2009-11-21T19:00:00Z

SGN - Seattle Gay News - Page 15 - Federal workers closer to DP ...

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act (HR 2517), and sent it to the full House for action. Under the legislation, same-sex domestic partners ...

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CitizenLink: Amendment to Protect Marriage Fails in the House

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

Jordan is concerned H.R. 2517 could open the door to lawsuits, which could eventually overturn DOMA. "It's basically an end run to redefine what marriage is and to undermine the Defense of Marriage Act," he said. — Roger Greer. Twitter ...

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CitizenLink: Amendment to Protect Marriage Fails in the House

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

Legislation offering equal employment benefits for LGBT federal ...

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee passed yesterday the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act (HR 2517), authored by Congresswoman Baldwin (D-WI). Under the legislation, same-sex domestic partners of federal ...

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Gay News Magazine Headlines (T24T-2)

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

SGN - Seattle Gay News - Page 15 - Federal workers closer to DP ...

2009-11-19T19:00:00Z

House panel OKs benefits for same-sex partners of federal ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted along party lines on HR 2517 after hours of heated debate over whether the bill redefines marriage. Republicans said the government cannot afford to take on an estimated 30000 ...

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House panel approves DP benefits bill | DC Agenda

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The legislation, H.R. 2517, would make available to the same-sex partners of LGBT federal workers benefits afforded the spouses of straight employees, including health and pension benefits. Now that the committee has approved the ...

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House panel approves DP benefits bill | DC Agenda

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

House panel OKs benefits for same-sex partners of federal ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

House panel OKs benefits for same-sex partners of federal ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Married federal employee gets spousal benefits, sort of – plus ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today passed the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517), authored by Congresswoman Baldwin (D-WI). Under the legislation, same-sex domestic partners of federal ...

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Bill H.R. 2517 The Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Wednesday voted 23-12 to pass the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act, which would extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal government workers.

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House panel OKs benefits for same-sex partners of federal ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Equal Federal Employment Benefits Bill Clears House Committee

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

This evening the full US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform marked up and passed HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO). The 23-12 vote moves the bill out of committee and readies it for ...

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Federal domestic partners bill advances

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

18) passed the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act (HR 2517), authored by Congresswoman Baldwin (D-WI). Under the legislation, same-sex domestic partners of federal employees living together in a committed relationship would ...

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Waiting on Mr. Write…

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Today the House Oversight Committee is turning its attention to a mark-up of HR 2517, the "Domestic Partnerships Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009," which would give special treatment to federa l employees who have same-sex domestic ...

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Legislation Offering Equal Employment Benefits for LGBT Federal ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The Human Rights Campaign today praised the full US House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for marking up HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO). Held by Committee Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-NY), ...

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GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

This evening the full US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform marked up and passed HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO). Â The 23-12 voteÂ moves the bill out of committee and readies it for ...

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CHPP Daily Brief - Navember 19, 2009

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Today the House Oversight Committee is turning its attention to a mark-up of HR 2517, the "Domestic Partnerships Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009," which would give special treatment to federal employees who have same-sex domestic ...

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US House committee Passes Domestic Partner Benefits Bill

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The 23-12 vote on HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, broke down along party lines, with Democrats prevailing. Republicans said the expansion would undermine the traditional concept of marriage being ...

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Federal domestic partners bill advances

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Proposition 8 and the Right to Marry: Congressional committee ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Washington, DC - Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-NY) today announced that the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. ...

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US OPM Director lauds passage of Federal Domestic Partnership ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Yesterday, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Management approved HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, sponsored by Representative Tammy Baldwin. The measure extends benefits to the ...

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House Committee Passes Domestic Partnership Bill-- With Every ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The bill itself, HR 2517 defines a domestic partner as an adult unmarried person living with another adult unmarried person in a committed relationship, who intends to live with that person indefinitely. It would apply to individuals in ...

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House Oversight Committee passes Domestic Partnership Benefits and ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Oversight & Government Reform Committee Press Release: "Chairman Edolphus 'Ed' Towns (D-NY) today announced that the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved HR 2517, the 'Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligation

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Married federal employee gets spousal benefits, sort of – plus ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today passed the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act (HR 2517), authored by Congresswoman Baldwin (D-WI). Under the legislation, same-sex domestic partners of federal ...

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Bill HR 2517 – The Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

Quigley Leads Charge On Domestic Partner Benefits Fight | Progress ...

2009-11-18T19:00:00Z

The federal government is one step closer to providing health care and retirement benefits to domestic partners of its gay and lesbian employees. Yesterday, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved H.R. 2517 by a ...

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S.2801: Fostering Success in Education Act - U.S. Congress ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

Supporting Bill. H.R.2132 Family and Medical Le... 1 · S.1584 Employment Non-Discri... 1 · H.R.2517 Domestic Partnership ... 1 · H.R.3160 Meat and Poultry Path... 1 · H.R.2524 Dave Thomas Adoption . ...

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Pam's House Blend:: Just in: Domestic Partners Benefits and ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

House committee passes domestic partners bill – Fedline - The ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

After more than five hours of debate, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted 23-12 on H.R. 2517 Wednesday, which would grant federal benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees. ...

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GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: Global ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

Bill giving benefits to domestic partners of federal employees passed House Committee tonight - As noted below, Kerry Eleveld live-tweeted the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's mark-up of H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner ...

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AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: Senator ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

Federal LGBT Equality Advances

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

passed the Domestic Partners Benefits & Obligations Act (HR 2517), authored by Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). Under the legislation, same-gender domestic partners of federal employees living together in a committed relationship ...

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House Committee votes in-favor of benefits for LGBT families

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

... gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality in the US Congress as the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform voted 23-12 in support of the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO), HR 2517. ...

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Rhode Island: The smallest state with a b-i-g problem in ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

The amendments to H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act which would entitle domestic same-sex partners of Federal employees to Federal benefits paid for by taxpayers, were each defeated by votes of 15-20. Rep. ...

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The Mad Professah Lectures: Federal DP benefits Bill Passes House ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

Washington, DC – Earlier today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Management approved H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, sponsored by Representative Tammy Baldwin. ...

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AMERICAblog Gay | A great people deserve their rights: Bill giving ...

2009-11-17T19:00:00Z

As noted below, Kerry Eleveld live-tweeted the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's mark-up of H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act. The Committee did pass the legislation earlier tonight. ...

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Capitol Hill Connection for the Week of November 17

2009-11-16T19:00:00Z

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee mark up of pending legislation, HR 2517, Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 Where: 2154 Rayburn (Webcast). 2:00 pm Hearing House Transportation and Infrastructure ...

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This Week on Capitol Hill November 16-20: University of Washington ...

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

House Education and Labor will mark up HR 3017, an employment non-discrimination bill; House Oversight and Government Reform will mark up HR 2517, a bill to provide domestic partner benefits to federal employees. ...

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This Week on Capitol Hill November 16-20

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

PBCHRC: ENDA and DPBO vote on Wednesday, November 18

2009-11-15T19:00:00Z

The same day, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will vote on H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (DPBO). Click here to learn about ENDA and DPBO. Senior Legislative Counsel Emily ...

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AMERICAblog News| A great nation deserves the truth: Obama removes ...

2009-11-14T19:00:00Z

Life After Jerusalem: Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligation ...

2009-11-09T19:00:00Z

We are hearing that the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee may mark-up H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligation Act as soon as next week. Between now and the markup, outreach is needed to increase ...

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AMERICABlog Founder Blamed For Gay Anger At Obama By DNC Treasurer

2009-11-05T19:00:00Z

The Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligation Act in the Senate (S.1102) and in the House (H.R.2517). Celebrated Stonewall in the White House for the 1st time EVER. EVER. Ensured that gay families were included in ALL White House events. ...

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Outlook brightens for Baldwin's partner benefits bill

2009-11-04T19:00:00Z

The bill, HR 2517, states that “An employee who has a domestic partner and the domestic partner of the employee shall be entitled to benefits available to, and shall be subject to obligations imposed upon, a married employee and the ...

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Same-Sex Marriage: Equality in Commitment | Socyberty

2009-10-31T20:00:00Z

Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) has worked tirelessly for the LGBT community, and in this session has sponsored bills H.R. 2517, to provide certain benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees; and H.R. 3001, to address the ...

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FamilyBlendz: Republicans Challenge Fed to be Example to LGBT

2009-10-21T20:00:00Z

The Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (S. 1102, H.R. 2517) would provide the same family benefits to lesbian and gay federal civilian employees as are already provided to employees with different-sex spouses. ...

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Positive Liberty » Gays, Lesbians, and Health Care Reform

2009-10-20T20:00:00Z

That's why Congress is currently considering legislation to allow domestic partner coverage: HR 2517. It's been referred to full committee by subcommittee. Now, the whole national health care debacle, er, debate is preventing anyone ...

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Log Cabin Republicans Challenges Federal Gov't to be a Competitive ...

2009-10-19T20:00:00Z

Watch Rep. Baldwin's Senate Testimony on the Domestic Partner ...

2009-10-18T20:00:00Z

On Thursday, October 15, 2009, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (WI-02) testified in front of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on behalf of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, H.R. 2517. ...

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Senate Committee hears testimony on The Domestic Partnership ...

2009-10-17T20:00:00Z

Baldwin (WI-02) testified in front of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on behalf of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, HR 2517.

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Rep Tammy Baldwin testifies about federal Domestic Partnership ...

2009-10-15T20:00:00Z

Baldwin (WI-02) testified in front of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on behalf of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, H.R. 2517. This measure would put the federal government on par ...

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An Open Letter to Laura Kelly — Forward Kansas

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

It was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 20, 2009 as H.R. 2517. What is your position on DPBO? I look forward to hearing from you about your positions on these matters. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people all ...

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Letter to Laura Kelly :Bamm-Bamm's Blog

2009-10-14T20:00:00Z

Letter to Laura Kelly | A Poz New World

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

Letter to Laura Kelly

2009-10-13T20:00:00Z

It was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 20, 2009 as HR 2517. What is your position on DPBO? I look forward to hearing from you about your positions on these matters. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people all ...

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Last Day Watchers » Blog Archive » Obama Promotes Homosexual ...

2009-10-09T20:00:00Z

Federal Domestic Partner Benefits for Homosexuals: (HR 2517); sponsored by lesbian Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI); “Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act”; 110 co-sponsors, all but 1 are Democrats: ...

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California Ripple Effect: From the field: Will Xavier Becerra co ...

2009-10-06T20:00:00Z

Congressman Becerra is already a co-sponsor for H.R. 3567, the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, H.R. 2517, which would provide certain benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees, and H.R. 1283, the repeal of “Don't Ask, ...

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Response from Jay Inslee on Co-Sponsoring the Respect for Marriage ...

2009-10-05T20:00:00Z

That's why I am a cosponsor of the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (H.R. 2517) which would enable the domestic partner of a federal employee to be eligible for benefits in a similar manner and to a similar ...

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Homosexual Agenda Bills in Congress 2009

2009-09-30T20:00:00Z

... more info: www.illinoisfamily.org/news/contentview.asp?c=34545; Federal Domestic Partner Benefits for Homosexuals: (HR 2517); sponsored by lesbian Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-WI); “Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act”; ...

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ahrid - U.S. House holds hearing on equal employment benefits for ...

2009-09-29T20:00:00Z

The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia held the first U.S. House hearing on H.R. 2517, the â€œDomestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Actâ€* (DPBO) ...

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My Gay SeattleÂ» Blog Archive Â» No Excuses: Congressman Reichert ...

2009-09-29T20:00:00Z

We asked for votes in support of HR 2517, HR 1024, HR 1283 and also asked Rep Reichert to cosponsor those bills. Mr. Young seemed very engaged with our issues and I think the group did an excellent job of supporting our issues and in ...

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Are You Off Message If You Say Exactly What You Mean to Say?

2009-09-19T20:00:00Z

Baldwin's Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517). Reply · PG. Posted September 21, 2009 at 5:33 PM. I agree with John that the newspaper example is weak. The tax issues that would arise, however, are more significant ...

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Time running out on NSPS, sick leave, postal rescue bills ...

2009-09-13T20:00:00Z

A House bill, HR 2517, would treat same-sex partners the same as heterosexual spouses of federal employees, granting them equal benefits — such as health care and retirement spousal benefits. House aides say the bill may have enough ...

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Federal news, government operations, agency management, pay ...

2009-09-13T20:00:00Z

Time running out on NSPS, sick leave, postal rescue bills ...

2009-09-13T20:00:00Z

A House bill, HR 2517, would treat same-sex partners the same as heterosexual spouses of federal employees, granting them equal benefits â€” such as health care and retirement spousal benefits. House aides say the bill may have enough ...

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That's My Congress » Caucus Update: LGBT Equality Caucus Activity ...

2009-09-11T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2517, to end discrimination against same-sex couples in federal benefits — 2 more caucus cosponsors; forwarded out of subcommittee to the full House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on July 30 on a 5 - 3 vote ...

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That's My Congress Â» Caucus Update: LGBT Equality Caucus Activity ...

2009-09-11T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2517, to end discrimination against same-sex couples in federal benefits â€” 2 more caucus cosponsors; forwarded out of subcommittee to the full House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on July 30 on a 5 - 3 vote ...

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What Next?: You Have a Voice! Use It!!

2009-09-08T20:00:00Z

Click Here. * Support Equal Treatment in Benefits for Federal Employees! Ask your Senators and Representatives to support S. 1102 in the Senate and H.R. 2517 in the House, for the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligation Act! ...

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Congresswoman Jackie Speier visits SF LGBT Community Center ...

2009-09-03T20:00:00Z

... including H.R. 1024, the Uniting American Families Act; H.R. 1283, the Military Readiness Enhancement Act; H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act; and H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act. ...

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Queercents » Blog Archive » Baldwin, Lieberman Push Federal ...

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

Tammy Baldwin, the only out lesbian in the House of Representatives, is trying to change that with H.R. 2517, also known as The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. A similar bill, S. 1102, was put forward in the ...

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Baldwin, Lieberman Push Federal Domestic Partner Benefits

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

Tammy Baldwin, the only out lesbian in the House of Representatives, is trying to change that with HR 2517, also known as The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. A [...]

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Baldwin, Lieberman Push Federal Domestic Partner Benefits

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

Queercents Â» Blog Archive Â» Baldwin, Lieberman Push Federal ...

2009-08-26T20:00:00Z

AFSCME 1058 â€” Blog â€” AFSCME LEGISLATIVE REPORT July 31, 2009

2009-08-05T20:00:00Z

This week, a House subcommittee approved the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (H.R. 2517). The bill provides the same benefits a federal employee spouse receives to the domestic partner of a federal employee. ...

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Federal Same-Sex Benefits Advance in House

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

HR 2517 passed the House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on the federal workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia on a party-line vote. Democrats agree the bill is a huge step forward in eliminating ...

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Federal Same-Sex Benefits Advance in House : GayVegas.net

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

Federal Same-Sex Benefits Advance in House

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

OutGayLife.comÂ» Blog Archive Â» Federal Same-Sex Benefits Advance ...

2009-08-04T20:00:00Z

International Gay News Headlines (T25T-3)

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

The bill, HR 2517, passed the House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on the federal workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia on a party-line vote. Democrats said the bill [...] ...

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HelloRoss.com -- Me. You. Fun. :): Early Bird Special.

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Just an addendum to my earlier post: A house subcommittee voted in favor of HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, on party lines. This is what the ranking Republican on the subcommittee wrote to justify ...

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Subcommittee takes first step towards extending employee benefits ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC â€“ On Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 9AM in Room 2154 of the Rayburn House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia held a business meeting to mark up HR 2517, ...

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International Gay News Headlines (T25T-3)

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

Review and Preview Report for August 3, 2009 from National Write ...

2009-08-02T20:00:00Z

(HR2517) Food Safety: The House passed a measure that establishes whistleblower protections and requires Health and Human Services to issue performance standards to minimize the hazards from foodborne contaminants. ...

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LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)

2009-07-31T20:00:00Z

LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)

2009-07-31T20:00:00Z

Federal Same-Sex Benefits Advance in House

2009-07-31T20:00:00Z

GLBTQIA: LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)

2009-07-31T20:00:00Z

Federal Same-Sex Benefits Advance in House : Gay News from Gay ...

2009-07-31T20:00:00Z

International Gay News Headlines (T25T-3)

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

House subcommittee approves benefits for same-sex partners ...

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

Gay Federal Employees Closer to Equal Partner Benefits

2009-07-30T20:00:00Z

On Thursday a House subcommittee passed HR 2517, a bill to extend health care provisions and other such rights to the partners of gay and lesbian federal employees, in a vote that went down party-lines.

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Bill giving federal employees partner benefits advances - Dallas Voice

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

... the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia passed the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (H.R. 2517) today on a 5-3 vote. ...

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gay newsnet: House subcommittee approves benefits for same-sex ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

House Subcommittee Demeans Marriage by Extending Benefits to Same ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

A House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee approved H.R. 2517, sponsored by Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin). Concerned Women for America is the nation's largest public policy women's organization. ...

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GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

This morning, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia will hold a markup onÃ‚ HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO). ...

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Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Tammy Baldwin (D-WI-2nd), who is the author of the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (HR 2517), is news that the bill has cleared The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, ...

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GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

House Subcommittee Demeans Marriage by Extending Benefits to Same ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Federal Domestic Partnership Benefits Bill Clears House Committee

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

This morning, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia held a markup session on Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin's (D-WS) HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership ...

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Congress Matters ::

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

House Oversight & Government Reform Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia Subcommittee: Markup of H.R. 2517 â€“ Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act; Thu. 7/30, 9:30am. ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

House Oversight & Government Reform Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia Subcommittee: Markup of HR 2517 â€“ Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act; Thu. 7/30, 9:30am. Senate Armed Services Committee: ...

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2015Place.com: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Tammy Baldwin (D-WI-2nd), who is the author of the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (H.R. 2517), is news that the bill has cleared The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Federal ...

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GLBTQ: Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

WayGay: GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

This morning, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia will hold a markup onÃ‚ H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (DPBO). ...

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Federal Domestic Partnership Benefits Bill Clears House Committee ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

This morning, the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia held a markup session on Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin's (D-WS) H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership ...

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Today in Congress

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

House Oversight & Government Reform Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia Subcommittee: Markup of HR 2517 â€“ Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Thu. 7/30, 9:30am. Senate Armed Services Committee: ...

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House subcommittee approves benefits for same-sex partners ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Today in Congress | Bloggers For Change

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Instant Tea Â» Blog Archive Â» Bill giving federal employees partner ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Pam's House Blend:: Rep. Tammy Baldwin on key subcommittee passage ...

2009-07-29T20:00:00Z

Subcommittee Business Meeting :: Subcommittee on Federal Workforce ...

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

On Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 9:00 am, in room 2154 of the Rayburn House Office Building, the Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia Subcommittee will hold a business meeting to mark up HR 2517, the â€œDomestic ...

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On Nadler's DOMA Repeal Bill

2009-07-26T20:00:00Z

Tammy Baldwin's bill, the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517), to allow for partner benefits to federal employees. The fact is that the â€œpatchwork of statesâ€* allows for great experimentation at the state level, ...

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HRC | U.S. House Holds Hearing on Need for Equal Employment ...

2009-07-24T20:00:00Z

... Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia for holding the first U.S. House hearing on H.R. 2517, the “Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act” (DPBO). ...

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antonyforody - U.S. House holds hearing on equal employment ...

2009-07-21T20:00:00Z

eScholarship: Congressional Testimony on HR 2517 , "The Domestic ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

qt5m98n5p4 repo Congressional Testimony on HR 2517 , "The Domestic Partnreship Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009" congressional testimony on hr 2517 the domestic partnreship benefits and obligations act of 2009 2009 2009 2009-07-08 ...

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eScholarship: Congressional Testimony on HR 2517 , "The Domestic ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

Congressional Testimony on HR 2517 , "The Domestic Partnreship ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

Williams Institute Research Director Lee Badgett's written testimony delivered to the Congressional Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia on HR 2517: Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligation ...

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Congressional Testimony on HR 2517 , "The Domestic Partnreship ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

House Moves Toward Full Benefits for Domestic Partners

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

... on Oversight and Government Reform will hear from Ambassador Guest as they take the next step toward full benefits for same-sex domestic partners with a hearing on the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517). ...

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Utah Legislator Wastes Congress' Time With D.C. Marriage Repeal ...

2009-07-14T20:00:00Z

Jason Chaffertz is also against HR 2517 - the Federal Employees Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act. The bill was up before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia and he did not ...

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afge voices support for same-sex domestic partner benefits bill

2009-07-13T20:00:00Z

afge president john gage last week submitted a testimony in favor of hr 2517, the domestic partnership benefits and obligations act of 2009. the bill would grant same-sex domestic partners of federal employees equal benefits given to ...

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HelloRoss.com -- Me. You. Fun. :): Alaska!!!

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

The latest evidence: HR 2517, the House bill that would functionally overturn parts of DOMA by granting the same benefits to same-sex domestic partners of federal employees as are offered to opposite-sex spouses, has over 110 ...

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Domestic partner benefits: management vs. morals - afgelocal1923.org

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

John Berry, the director of the Office of Personnel Management, says HR 2517 gives him the tools he needs to hire from the widest pool of qualified workers for jobs he has trouble filling right now. ...

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Gay Married Californian: Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations ...

2009-07-12T20:00:00Z

THe President pointed at a bill in Congress that would allow the Fed to recognize gay families to some extent: Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517) or DPBO, sponsored by Tammy Baldwin in the House. ...

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OutGayLife.comÂ» Blog Archive Â» House Holds Hearing on Federal ...

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

Today the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia will hold a legislative hearing to examine H.R. 2517, the â€œDomestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act of 2009,â€* introduced by Representatives ...

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OutGayLife.comÂ» Blog Archive Â» House Holds Hearing on Federal ...

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

Where Are the Others | Deep Creek Baptist Church

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

The president expressed support for the measure, which is H.R. 2517, when he signed a memorandum June 17 extending benefits to homosexual partners of federal employees to the extent possible without congressional action. ...

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VIDEO: Frank Page, Who Sits on the White House Faith Based Council ...

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

House Holds Hearing on Federal Employee Equal Benefits Bill

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

Today the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia will hold a legislative hearing to examine HR 2517, the â€œDomestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations... [[ This is a content summary only. ...

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HRC | U.S. House Holds Hearing on Need for Equal Employment ...

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

... Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia for holding the first U.S. House hearing on H.R. 2517, the â€œDomestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Actâ€* (DPBO). ...

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Frank Page, Who Sits on the White House Faith Based Coucil ...

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

That's My Congress Â» Update: LGBT Equality Caucus Activity, June ...

2009-07-10T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2517, to end discrimination against same-sex couples in federal benefits â€” 1 more caucus cosponsor, no actions. H.R. 2625, to end discrimination against same-sex couples in health care tax incentives â€” 3 more caucus cosponsors, ...

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Federal lawmakers consider domestic partner benefits

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

Alyssa Rosenberg reports at Government Executive: "The 2009 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (HR 2517) would grant the partners of gay and lesbian federal workers access to the full range of benefits currently available ...

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LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

For the hearing entitled The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, Huckaby, on behalf of PFLAG National wrote the following in support of the bill of the same name bill (HR 2517) which would be a step in equalizing the ...

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What Congress is doing this week July 8-10, 2009

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

Jul 8, 2009 - Committee Hearing House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia, hearing to examine HR 2517, Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 ...

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Gay Marriage Watch: US Lawmakers Working On 2009 Domestic ...

2009-07-09T20:00:00Z

The 2009 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517) would grant the partners of gay and lesbian federal workers access to the full range of benefits currently available to the spouses of heterosexual employees. ...

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LGBT News Headlines (T26T-5)

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Echelon Magazine Blog: WILLIAMS INSTITUTE PRESENTS RESEARCH TO ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

July 9, 2009 â€“ Williams Institute Research Director Lee Badgett testified before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, on HR 2517: Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligation Act of 2009. ...

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What Congress is doing this week July 8-10, 2009 : Conservative ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

Jul 8, 2009 - Committee Hearing House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia, hearing to examine H.R. 2517, Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of ...

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Pam's House Blend:: OPM Director John Berry, Tammy Baldwin testify ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

I first want to applaud Representative Baldwin and the cosponsors of H.R. 2517 for introducing this bill, and you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. The White House and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) wholeheartedly ...

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A Liberal's Hit List: House Moves Toward Full Benefits for ...

2009-07-08T20:00:00Z

PFLAG National Blog: PFLAG Provides Testimony to Congress on Safe ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

For the hearing entitled The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, Huckaby, on behalf of PFLAG National wrote the following in support of the bill of the same name bill (H.R. 2517) which would be a step in equalizing the ...

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HR 2517, the "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

HR 2517, the "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009"

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Gay Rights Groups Ask Congress to Step Up â€” CQ Politics

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

A House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee will hold a hearing Wednesday on a measure (HR 2517) that would allow same-sex partners of federal employees to receive the same benefits as married spouses. Rep. ...

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Federal Partners Legislation and 'Special' Rights

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Today, the House of Representatives held the first hearing on the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517), the lead sponsor of which in the House is openly lesbian Rep. Tammy Baldwin. Kerry Eleveld covered the hearing ...

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LGBT: Gay Rights Groups Ask Congress to Step Up (CQ Politics 7-8 ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Congress Matters ::

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Oversight & Government Reform, Wed., 7/8, 2:00 p.m., Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia Subcommittee: H.R. 2517 â€“ Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, Yes. Oversight & Government Reform, Wed., ...

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GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

TodayÃ‚ the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia will hold a legislative hearing to examine HR 2517, the Ã¢â‚¬Å“Domestic Partnership Benefits & Obligations Act of 2009,Ã¢â‚¬ introduced by ...

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Hearing today on federal employee benefits for same-sex partners

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

The Subcommittee on Federal Workforce of the House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing today at 2 pm on HR 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act. This is the bill introduced by Rep. Tammy Baldwin that would ...

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GLBT News Headlines (T4T-6)

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Equality Beach: U.S. House Holds Hearing on Need for Equal ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

PFLAG National Blog: PFLAG Provides Testimony to Congress on Safe ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

For the hearing entitled The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, Huckaby, on behalf of PFLAG National wrote the following in support of the bill of the same name bill (H.R. 2517) which would be a step in equalizing the ...

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MileHighGayGuy: U.S. House holds hearing on employment benefits ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia frecently held the first U.S. House hearing on H.R. 2517, the â€œDomestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations ...

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Steve Rothaus' Gay South Florida

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

Action Alert: Make Your Voice Heard! Tell Congress to Support LGBT ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia is holding a hearing on H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act, on July 8th at 2pm. ...

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Federal Partners Legislation and 'Special' Rights Â« Law Dork, 2.0

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

LGBT: Gay Rights Groups Ask Congress to Step Up (CQ Politics 7-8 ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

GOProud Blog Â» Blog Archive Â» GOProud Supports Domestic Partner ...

2009-07-07T20:00:00Z

We, the undersigned organizations, write in support of the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act, H.R. 2517. The Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act would provide health care, retirement, and other benefits to all ...

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Equality Beach: HRC: The Week Ahead

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia will hold a hearing on the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517) on Wednesday, ...

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ROUNDUP 706 - DADT, AK, lots on CA, FL and Crist, NY, NC, OR, PA ...

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

WEDNESDAY the House will hold hearing on the DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS AND OBLIGATIONS ACT (HR 2517), as well as STRENGTHENING SCHOOL SAFETY THROUGH THE PREVENTION OF BULLYING. STATE2STATE|| ALASKA Governor Sarah Palin stepped down ...

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#183: Hearing Scheduled for Domestic Partnership Bill in U.S. ...

2009-07-05T20:00:00Z

On Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia will hold a legislative hearing to examine H.R. 2517, the â€œDomestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of ...

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Subcommittee Holds Hearing to Examine Domestic Partnership ...

2009-07-04T20:00:00Z

As introduced in the 111th Congress, H.R. 2517 would entitle domestic partners of federal employees to the same benefits currently available to the spouses of federal employees, including health insurance, retirement, and disability ...

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H.R.3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 - U.S. ...

2009-06-29T20:00:00Z

including H.R. 1024, the Uniting American Families Act; H.R. 1283, the Military Readiness Enhancement Act; H.R. 3017, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act; and H.R. 2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act. . ...

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Which Members of the LGBT Caucus Donâ€™t Support the Caucus Slate?

2009-06-28T20:00:00Z

Tsongas has not lent support to: HR 1616, HR 1913, HR 2262, HR 2517, HR 2625, HR 2709, H.Con.Res. 92, H.Res. 308 and H.Res. 433. Rep. Edolphus â€œEdâ€* Towns of New York supports just 3 out of 12 pro-LGBT bills. Bills to which Rep. ...

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The Good Kentuckian: Godly Football League Has Their Priorities ...

2009-06-25T20:00:00Z

OPM Director John Berry, Tammy Baldwin testify at hearing on fed DP Benefits Act - A hearing on the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 (H.R. 2517), was held Wednesday before the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, ...

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Hearing Scheduled for Domestic Partner Benefit Legislation on July ...

2009-06-24T20:00:00Z

On Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia will hold a legislative hearing to examine HR 2517, the â€œDomestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. ...

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Legislative Hearing on the Domestic Partnership Benefits and ...

2009-06-23T20:00:00Z

Legislative Hearing on the Domestic Partnership Benefits and ...

2009-06-23T20:00:00Z

On Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 2:00 pm the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and the District of Columbia will hold a legislative hearing to examine HR 2517, the "Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. ...

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Chapter 260 Newsletter Â» Blog Archive Â» FROM THE NTEU NEWS; WWW ...

2009-06-22T20:00:00Z

The legislation, known as the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517) is currently under consideration on Capitol Hill. Colleen Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, said her union also would ...

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H.R.3001: Ending LGBT Health Disparities Act - U.S. Congress ...

2009-06-21T20:00:00Z

H.R. 3001 Ending LGBT Health Disparities Bill, including eliminating the taxation of medical benefits. H.R. 2517 (also S.1102) Benefits for Domestic Partners of Federal Employees. jaysays.com contributor geekgirl . ...

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Letter to LGBTs from Illinois Congresswoman | ScoopDaily

2009-06-19T20:00:00Z

(2) Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin is sponsoring the Domestic Partner Benefit and Obligation Act, H.R. 2517 which has 79 co-sponsors including me. The bill would expand the benefit package, making it mirror exactly the benefits afforded to ...

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Letter to LGBTs from Illinois Congresswoman :: Scoop44

2009-06-19T20:00:00Z

IL Rep Jan Schakowsky: Open letter to the LGBT community | The ...

2009-06-19T20:00:00Z

GLIFAA Applauds President Obama and Secretary Clinton's ...

2009-06-18T20:00:00Z

GLIFAA endorses the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517, lead sponsor: Congresswoman Baldwin and S. 1102, lead sponsor: Senator Lieberman) and the Uniting American Families Act (H.R. 1024, lead sponsor: ...

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Hr News & Views Blog Â» HR Fact Friday: Obama Backs Extension of ...

2009-06-18T20:00:00Z

The legislation, known as the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517) is currently under consideration on Capitol Hill. Obama also backed a repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, which prohibits the government from ...

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The Messy American: SOMETHING TO GNAW ON.

2009-06-18T20:00:00Z

Tammy Baldwin's H.R. 2517. Be polite but firm, ladies. No action = No $/Vote. It's pretty simple. Raving lunatics never make much headway and might alarm the wrong security agencies. The fallout from this is still happening, ...

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Pam's House Blend:: House Equality Caucus Vice Chair Schakowsky's ...

2009-06-18T20:00:00Z

JURIST - Paper Chase: Obama extends benefits to same-sex partners ...

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

In his statement, Obama also announced his support for the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act [HR 2517 materials], which was introduced in the House in late May. Gay rights group Human Rights Campaign [advocacy website] has ...

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Rev. Steve's Cyber-Pulpit: UPDATE: Roanoke Pride Responds to My ...

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

GLBT News Clips: Thursday, June 18, 2009

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

... .HRC In the News (18). Gay Activists: "Bruno" Reinforces Gay Stereotypes. 06/18/2009. The Celebrity Cafe. Text. View Clip. Obama Extends Benefits To Same-Sex Partners. 06/18/2009. Washington Post - Online ...

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Business Poli-Sci: Domestic Partner Health Insurance

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

H. R. 2517 is related to enforcing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed on January 29, 2009. The Ledbetter Act is designed to promote â€œequal pay for equal work.â€* When addressing Anti-Discrimination Laws, Obama, is paraphrased as ...

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JURIST - Paper Chase: Obama extends benefits to same-sex partners ...

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

Life After Jerusalem: Government Executive: Obama backs extension ...

2009-06-17T20:00:00Z

The legislation, known as the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517) is currently under consideration on Capitol Hill. "Extending equal benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees is the right thing to ...

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Obama’s DOMA Hypocrisy

2009-06-17T19:44:41Z

When in doubt, walk both sides of the fence. As Thrill mentioned in his comment to my post yesterday about the DoJ’s DOMA brief, Obama today ordered the State Department and OPM to extend certain benefits to same-sex partners. This is only a rudimentary

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Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Support the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2517/show. Posted by: Jim | Jun 17, 2009 1:54:33 PM. So partners can be added to long term insurance (most ...

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Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex ...

2009-06-17T01:00:00Z

Obama Memo: What Benefits are Forthcoming to Same-Sex Partners ...

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

Obama Administration To Announce (Some) Federal DP Benefts

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

Presumably, the President will announce his support for HR 2517/S. 1102, the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, co-authored by Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis) which would extend health benefits to same-sex domestic partners ...

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Obama to Extend Limited Benefits to Same-Sex Partners of Federal ...

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

(HR 2517 / S.1102) His presidential memorandum is here. Legal Commentary 06/20/09 WordinEdgewise, by law professor John Culhane: On June 24th, Culhane will join Stacey Sobel in a debate on how the Obama Administration has addressed, ...

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BREAKING: Obama Just Handed Out a Couple Employee Benefits. Here's ...

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

The Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act is still awaiting action in the House of Representatives as HR 2517 and S 1102 in the Senate. Posted: Jun 17, 2009 at 7:08 pm Â· @Reply Â· [Flag?] No. 6 Â· Bertie ...

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Statement, reactions, and HR 2517 | Reduce Bill

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

Well, Mr. Obama's said his piece. In it, he refers contradictorily to a memorandum and an executive order, but everything I hear still says it's a presidential memorandum, not an actual order. He refers to working on equality in the ...

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Pam's House Blend:: Crumby Memo: The Video

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

Otherwise click cancel. You must enter a subject for your comment. Lieberman (4.00 / 1). Lieberman is the sponsor of the senate version of Tammy Baldwin's H.R.2517, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. ...

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GLAA Forum: Obama signs order for gay partners of federal employees

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

To address this inequity, he announced his support for the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act (S. 1102, H.R. 2517), which was introduced by Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) in the Senate and by ...

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solarbird: Statement, reactions, and HR 2517

2009-06-16T20:00:00Z

He also announced support for "The Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act" (HR 2517 / S 1102, introduced 20 May 2009, referred to various committees and subcommittees where it has been since then) which would enable Federal ...

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Disability Law Ledger - June 2009 | Term Life Insurance Quote

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

BILL INTRODUCED TO BENEFIT FERS DOMESTIC PARTNERS On May 20, 2009, a bill was introduced (H.R. 2517) in the House of Representatives to provide benefits to domestic partners of federal employees. Read the rest here: ...

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Disability Law Ledger - June 2009 : DeHaanBusse.com : FERS ...

2009-06-08T20:00:00Z

On May 20, 2009, a bill was introduced (H.R. 2517) in the House of Representatives to provide benefits to domestic partners of federal employees. These benefits include health insurance, retirement and disability benefits, family, ...

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LGBT Equality Caucus Expands, Constrains Members to Varying Effect

2009-06-02T20:00:00Z

Since its re-registration as an official Congressional Member Organization of the 111th Congress, the LGBT Equality Caucus has expanded, welcoming additional members Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Steve Israel of New York and Chellie Pingree ...

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That's My Congress Â» H.R. 2517, a Bill to End Discrimination ...

2009-06-01T20:00:00Z

A politically independent journal of the campaigns and legislation of the United States Congress.

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Tucson Observer: Count, Serve and Be Remembered - By Mark R. Kerr

2009-05-29T20:00:00Z

H.R. 2517 has been assigned to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration. U.S. Representative John Conyers, D-MI, a longtime friend and supporter of the community is the Chair of the Judiciary Committee, but he needs to be ...

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Ros-Lehtinen co-introduces domestic partnersâ€™ Tax Equity for ...

2009-05-27T20:00:00Z

News release from Human Rights Campaign: Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act & the Business Coalition for Benefits Tax Equity. On Thursday, May 21, the Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2009 (HR 2625 & S. ...

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Equality Beach

2009-05-25T20:00:00Z

Equality Beach: Domestic Partner Benefits for Federal Civilian ...

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

Fundamental fairness belongs in the federal workplace just as it does in the private sector. Be sure to contact your lawmakers to urge their support for this critical legislation - H.R. 2517 in the House and S. 1102 in the Senate. ...

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#99: Domestic Partner Benefits for Federal Government Employees?

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

tammybaldwin. SusanCollins. Todayâ€™s superstars in the United States Congress include one Democratic representative, one Independent senator, one Republican representative, and one Republican senator. Yesterday, these four stepped ...

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Equality Beach: Domestic Partner Benefits for Federal Civilian ...

2009-05-20T20:00:00Z

H.R.2517: Domestic Partnership Benefits and ... - OpenCongress

2009-05-19T01:00:00Z