Expanding benefits

Same sex partners who work for the federal government may receive word today about expanded benefits. The announcement is expected to extend federal health and...

Same sex partners who work for the federal government may receive word today about expanded benefits. The announcement is expected to extend federal health and other benefits to gay and Lesbian employees. The State Department has already expanded some benefits to same sex partners. Joining us with details is CNN’s Lisa Desjardins.

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