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On the recordJuly 7, 2009
I regard this as an issue of equal compensation both in pay and benefits, but predominantly, we're looking at benefits for equal work.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Baldwin emphasizes the need for equal benefits for gay and lesbian federal employees.

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