Obama gives some same-sex couples some federal employees with new memorandum

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed a measure that would extend some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.

Obama says giving same-sex partners of federal workers more benefits only a first step

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signaled to gay-rights activists Wednesday that he’s listening to their desire for greater equality in “a more perfect union.” But he didn’t give them even close to everything they want, bringing to the surface an anger that’s been growing against the president.

Fighting off critics, Obama gives some same-sex couples some federal employees at some point

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama signaled to gay rights activists Wednesday that he’s listening to their priorities by extending some benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees. But he didn’t give them even close to everything they want, bringing growing anger against the president to the surface.

AP source: Obama order to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal government employees

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, whose gay and lesbian supporters have grown frustrated with his slow movement on their priorities, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees but stopping short of a guarantee of full health insurance, a White House official said.

AP source: Obama to sign order extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, whose gay and lesbian supporters have grown frustrated with his slow movement on their priorities, is extending benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees, a White House official said.