US military extends benefits to same-sex partners
PTI : Washington, Tue Feb 12 2013, 10:38 hrs
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House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Congressman Adam Smith welcomed the announcement terming it as another big step toward equality in the military.
"Just as no individual should be forced to hide who they love to serve their county, no individual should be deprived of the benefits they have earned simply because of who they have married," he said.
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