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Obama Signs Memo Granting Limited Federal Employee Benefits ; Reiterates Pledge to Get Rid of DOMA

Michael Goff June 17, 2009

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There you have it. Please discuss. Watch, AFTER THE JUMP…

Note from Andy 6:30 am 7/18: Thanks to Mike for posting this last night. I was out at a previously scheduled event so wasn't able to see it or read much of the reaction.

Here's the official White House statement.

Rep. Tammy Baldwin released this statement after the signing:

"President Obama's orders today will make a real difference in people's lives. Domestic partners, parents, and their children will now receive a number of meaningful benefits currently granted other federal employees. LGBT Americans yearn for full equality. After last week's U.S. Department of Justice filing seeking to dismiss a challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), many in the LGBT community, myself included, were profoundly disappointed. After that disappointment, I was heartened to hear the President make a strong case today for the repeal of DOMA. It was also gratifying to hear the President proudly announce his support for my Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009. I look forward to working with him and House and Senate leaders as we work toward passage of this legislation that will extend to the same-sex partners of Federal employees all of the benefits currently enjoyed by the opposite-sex spouses of Federal employees. President Obama said today that his Memorandum is just a start. I agree that it is an important step in the quest for full equality for LGBT Americans. I welcome the challenge and the President's support.”

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