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Wal-Mart benefits move seen as win for gay rights

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Starting in 2014, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will offer health benefits to its U.S. workers' domestic partners.

Though many Fortune 500 companies already have made the move, the Wal-Mart change is seen as a win for gay rights, as Wal-Mart is the largest private employer, with 1.3 million U.S. workers, according to Arkansas Business.

The Arkansas-based company made the decision in August.

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