DOMA prohibits the federal government from granting same-sex couples benefits that, by law, flow from "marriage" or are granted to a "spouse" -- health benefits, for example. There are some benefits that law provides to "families" or "children" -- leave to care for a sick family member under the Family Medical Leave Act or long-term-care insurance. It's the second set that the president is moving today to grant.
Right now Families are STILL being torn apart , on a daily basis, via the discriminatory practices of our Administration’s antiquated and unfair immigration system. In 2009 thousands of Tax-paying, Lawful US Citizens are forced to either - live in exile, in the shadows, enter into sham marriages or separate.
Federal Employees or not, ALL Lawful Americans should be able to use the US immigration system regardless of their sexuality! Back in March the White House voiced it's support for the Uniting American Families Act UAFA which would rectify this inequality and recognize
Just what are the same sex benefits (MSNBC)
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