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AMPA advocates for the rights of partners and spouses of same-sex couples in the military.
How same-sex military couples feel about benefits news
Watertown, NY, Feb 12, 2013 — Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced yesterday that in line with the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, some spousal benefits will be given to same-sex service members and their partners.
The federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act still prohibits many of the major spousal benefits, like housing and health care, from being extended to same-sex couples. But Panetta's announcement still had advocates for gay service members cheering. Go to full article
The federal law known as the Defense of Marriage Act still prohibits many of the major spousal benefits, like housing and health care, from being extended to same-sex couples. But Panetta's announcement still had advocates for gay service members cheering. Go to full article
Rep.-elect Chris Gibson during deployment in Haiti. Photo: Gibson campaign
After their own service, Gibson and Owens divided on Don't Ask Don't Tell
Plattsburgh, NY, Dec 21, 2010 — In the coming months, rank-and-file service-members will be dealing with big changes in the military culture, now that don't-ask-don't-tell has been repealed.
Two lawmakers who represent the North Country will have direct oversight over that process. Democrat Bill Owens from Plattsburgh and Republican Chris Gibson from Kinderhook both sit on the House Armed Services Committee.
Both men served as officers in the military and as Brian Mann reports, they have very different opinions about gays serving openly.
(NOTE: This story includes a correction from the broadcast version) Go to full article
Two lawmakers who represent the North Country will have direct oversight over that process. Democrat Bill Owens from Plattsburgh and Republican Chris Gibson from Kinderhook both sit on the House Armed Services Committee.
Both men served as officers in the military and as Brian Mann reports, they have very different opinions about gays serving openly.
(NOTE: This story includes a correction from the broadcast version) Go to full article
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