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After strong criticism from LGBT legal and advocacy organizations, CNN reports that Obama will sign a memorandum today, Wednesday, June 17th, that will grant health care and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
A more detailed report from The New York Times states that Obama will make the announcement and sign the memorandum this evening in the Oval Office. In the announcement, he will specify which benefits will be extended, as he will reportedly stop short of full health insurance coverage.
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