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House bill aims to extend benefits to same sex military couples

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On Thursday, Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), top ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, proposed legislation that would extend benefits to same sex partners of military service members. According to the blog Queerty.com, HB 6406, the Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act (.pdf) would enable same sex spouses and partners…

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Obama thanks military members and volunteers on Thanksgiving

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President Obama wished the American people a happy Thanksgiving on Thursday, saying he was especially thankful for military service members and soup kitchen volunteers. “We’re especially grateful for the Americans who defend our country overseas. To all the service members eating Thanksgiving dinner far from your families, the American people…

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