House Democrat Says Belief In Equality Requires Granting Same-Sex Couples Benefits
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) says during a mark-up of Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009, a bill that would provide certain benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees, that believing in equality means allowing everyone access to benefits. (0:19)
November 18, 2009
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