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Congressman Honda Joins Town Hall On Social Security Rights For Same Sex Couples

Press Release

Date: April 8, 2015
Location: San Jose, CA
Issues: Senior Citizens Entitlements and the Safety Net Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Congressman Mike Honda (D-CA17) will join The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare Foundation (NCF)'s Know Your RIGHTs Initiative and the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center for a town hall on federal rights as they relate to Social Security benefits for same sex married couples, tonight starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Roosevelt Community Center in San Jose.

"The welcome expansion of marriage equality has raised some important questions about benefits and rights," Congressman Honda said. "This town hall will help married couples, and those thinking about getting married, know what they have the right to expect from the Social Security Administration."

The town hall will include a moderated panel discussion featuring Grace M. Kim, Regional Commissioner, Social Security Administration; and introductory and closing remarks from NCF members.


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