Pentagon unveils benefits plan for same-sex married couples

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Wednesday announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed military personnel and civilian employees, in response to the Supreme Court ruling in June forcing the federal government to recognize same-sex marriages in states where they are legal. The Defense Department will make spousal and family benefits available by September 3 to same-sex spouses as long as a valid marriage certificate is presented, the Pentagon said in a statement. "The Department of Defense remains committed to ensuring that all men and women who serve in the ...



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