House Republican Says Domestic Partner Benefits Bill Is Flawed

House Oversights and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Rep. Darrell E. Issa (R-Calif.) says during a mark-up of Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, a bill that would provide certain benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees, that the legislation is flawed and contradicts past votes. (0:13)
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House Democrat Says Belief In Equality Requires Granting Same-Sex Couples Benefits

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) says during a mark-up of Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, a bill that would provide certain benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees, that believing in equality means allowing everyone access to benefits. (0:19)
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Rep. Kucinich Says Current Laws Deny Benefits To Same-Sex Domestic Partners

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) says during a mark-up of Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, a bill that would provide certain benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees, that significant compensation is being denied to same-sex domestic partners. (0:21)
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