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On the recordJuly 7, 2009
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 domestic partnership in order to receive the benefits that are being proposed in the bill before you.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Baldwin explains the requirements for same-sex partners to receive federal benefits.

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