Republican Issa Voices Concerns Over Costs Of Same-Sex Benefits Legislation

House Oversights and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Rep. Darrell E. Issa (R-Calif.) says during a mark-up of the Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, a bill that would provide certain benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees, that he has concerns about the bill's cost. (0:12)
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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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