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Gay Partners of Men Who Died on 9/11 and in November JFK Crash to Hold News Conference Monday, Announcing Landmark Action Against Insurance Companies for Denying Them Spousal Benefits
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Insurance companies say same-sex partners don’t qualify as spouses; speakers at Monday’s news conference were with partners for 14 and 21 years
These are first-ever cases brought by same-sex partners related to 9/11 or JFK crash - and first-ever cases brought by gay or lesbian partners seeking coverage under New York Worker’s Compensation law
Joining the two surviving spouses at Monday’s event:
Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-Manhattan)
MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2002 at 12 NOON
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Please bring news organization credentials. Press turnout will be high and space tight - television crews should especially be on time.
Contact: Steven Goldstein 917-449-8918
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