Progress on Same-Sex Benefits for Feds?

The Washington Blade reported recently that Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis) has received data on how the Government will pay for providing domestic partner benefits to Federal workers. The cost of such legislation would be approximately $63 million and it can't move forward unless the funds to pay for it are found.

Baldwin, the bill's sponsor, said they can pay for it, so it will meet "pay-go" requirements.

The bill, would make available to the same-sex partners of Feds the same benefits to the spouses of straight workers, including health and pension benefits.

This kind of legislation would mean our healthcare would be cheaper, we may be able to retire earlier if I can put Shane on my health benefits, and, if I die, Shane will be able to get my retirement pension.  It would be very good news.