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At Fort Hood, Muted Reaction to Benefits for Gay Troops

The Pentagon on Monday extended some benefits to same-sex partners of military service members. At Fort Hood in Central Texas, the decision appeared to have stirred little controversy.

by Luke Quinton, KUT News
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The Pentagon on Monday extended some benefits to same-sex partners of military service members. At Fort Hood in Central Texas, the decision appeared to have stirred little controversy.

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