Ben asked @emily_esque's question about fed employee health plans & #trans-related care: http://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeednews/full-transcript-of-buzzfeed-news-interview-with-president …pic.twitter.com/XWsqgv4UIY
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But, notable to see Obama say that "transgender persons, just like gays and lesbians, are deserving of equal treatment under the law."
That has been the fed govt policy, at least since the New Orleans police review by DOJ in '11, but signif to see Obama say it explicitly.
@chrisgeidner without backing it up through policy though it means very little.
@loretayoungslks There have been policy developments, though. Several. There are more to be had, sure, but there have been several.
@chrisgeidner O dodged a trans-relevant q? Gee, I'm shocked. Really. #skeptical
@chrisgeidner keep pushing
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