Obama to give benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees

Maddow discussed it on her show last night, but this is what the Associated Press had to say:

President Barack Obama plans to extend health care and other benefits to the gay and lesbian partners of federal employees. White House officials say Obama plans to announce decision on Wednesday in the Oval Office. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the president had not yet made the announcement.
The move would give partners of federal employees access to health care and financial benefits such as relocation fees for moves. Officials say Obama would detail more details of the decision on Wednesday.

This is all in response to the heavy criticism Obama has been facing after his actions in regards to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.