[tanknetter]

So is this saying that private employers have to give the same benefits to same-sex “spouses” as to genuine husbands and wives?

Yup, that's exactly how I read it. At first I thought it was just for DoL employees, but it looks like it's a nationwide edict applying to ALL employers.

[VerySadAmerican]

I have a feeling companies are going to drop their 401k plans.

I’m glad I’m at an age that none of this crap is really going to affect me. And I don’t give a damn about the following generations of liberals. I do feel for those who are against this kind of thing and worry about their grandkids.

[beachn4fun]

So is this saying that private employers have to give the same benefits to same-sex “spouses” as to genuine husbands and wives?

Yup, that's exactly how I read it. At first I thought it was just for DoL employees, but it looks like it's a nationwide edict applying to ALL employers.

I'm guessing that if they force employers to do this, then government should force them to cover "live-in"partners...those not legally married but have lived together for over 5 years or so. Same difference, IMO.