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HCRP Sues Houston over Same-Sex Spousal Benefits

This surprising piece of news came from the Houston Chronicle late yesterday...

Harris County Republicans, led by the county's GOP chairman, sued the City of Houston Tuesday over Mayor Annise Parker's extension of health and life insurance benefits to all spouses of legally married employees, including same-sex couples in November.

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Houston: City Employees Granted Full Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses

Today is a big day for Houston's LGBT community... an emotional day as well. Directly from the Mayor's Office, here's the press release...

Mayor Annise Parker today announced that the city will begin offering benefits to all legally married spouses of city employees. This will apply to same-sex couples … Continue Reading ››