link (http://www.ebar.com/news/article.php?sec=news&article=1705)
"Human rights is unattainable without equal rights; I want dignity, respect, and the law to extend to health care benefits for gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual Americans in the workplace," McDermott said. "The bill is my commitment put into action."
"This legislation to provide equitable tax treatment to all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation, is as fair and common-sense as it gets," said Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign.
I say get rid of all direct taxes and go back to per use excise. :3
-- Brede