The White House announced the rule changes, which will also make it easier for gay men and lesbians to make medical decisions on behalf of their partners, in a memorandum released Thursday night.

白宫在周四晚上以备忘录形式宣布的这项新规定也将更便于同性恋男女为其伴侣作出医疗方面的决定。

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The unit's leader shall, within ten days of receipt of the memorandum, make a decision which shall be put in writing, to which he is held accountable.

单位领导人应当自接到书面意见之日起十日内作出书面决定，并对决定承担责任。

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