04/08/2024
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"Marriage by another name is of concern to me and I think the majority of Americans."
"the principles of equality, fairness, and inclusion in the workplace, principles that should be commonplace for the Federal Government as an employer both in theory and in fact."
"This legislation is needed to offer gay and lesbian Federal workers true equality and benefits and ensure fairness in the workplace."
"the Federal employee who is in a same-sex partnership, whether they are married, in a marriage recognized at their State level or not, would have to file an affidavit of eligibility relating to their ..."