Extend Federal rights to same sex couples in civil unions

The Obama administration should enact legislation that would ensure that the 1,100+ federal legal rights and benefits provided on the basis of marital status are extended to same-sex couples in civil unions and other legally-recognized union.

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Human Rights?
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Support Full Civil Unions and Federal Rights for LGBT Couples
Extend Federal rights to same sex couples in civil unions
Property rights
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The right to equal health insurance
Repeal the Defense of Marriage Act
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