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Obama Budget Extends Social Security Benefits To All Married Same-Sex Couples
President Barack Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2016 includes a major change for legally married same-sex couples, making them eligible to receive Social Security spousal benefits regardless of where they live. Currently, these couples are unable to get such benefits if they live in a state that does not recognize their marriage….Obama’s budget will need to be approved by the Republican-controlled Congress. Read More…
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