SF Supervisors Approve Tax Relief For City Workers In Same-Sex Partnerships
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved tax relief and reimbursements for city employees with same-sex partners.
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San Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved tax relief and reimbursements for city employees with same-sex partners.
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San Francisco city employees will soon receive tax relief for health benefits they receive for their same-sex partners in legislation given unanimous initial approval Tuesday by the city's Board of Supervisors.
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