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Old 10-26-2006, 07:49 AM   #29 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dc_dux
A GAO report from several years ago identified more than 1,000 benefits that apply to married couples but that are (or may be) denied to gay/lesbian couples in an equally committed monogomous relationship.

It includes Social Security benefits, Veterans benefits, tax policy, employment law (eg. leave policies)......

the full report (pdf file)
http://www.gao.gov/archive/1997/og97016.pdf
Not a special bene. Hetheros cant as easily pass on those benes either if they choose to shack up with someone of the same sex.
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