the way this legislation would work in practice recognizes the fact we have Federal employees around the world
the option is available for a heterosexual couple to marry, and then these employment benefits would flow automatically on the basis of that...
Should they desire those benefits, they would have the option of marrying, and that is a choice open to them.
that would require a separate act of Congress, one that I support strongly, which would be repeal of title 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act
the Federal Government cannot recognize these marriages because of DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act
This legislation is a valuable business opportunity for the Federal Government to enhance our recruitment and our retention efforts.
the President took an important first step toward addressing these shortfalls when he signed the memorandum last month directing all Federal...
Surely, the public interest requires that these obligations also apply to partners of gay and lesbian office holders.
The passage of H.R. 2517 is essential to accomplishing both of these goals.
President Obama recognized and acknowledged that fact when he signed the memorandum calling it just a start.
I want to make very clear that this bill contains strong antifraud provisions, requiring employees to file an affidavit of eligibility in or...