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Congress to vote on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
May 27, 2010 8:21 AM
Congress is headed toward landmark votes on whether to allow gays to serve openly in the military. The House is expected to vote as early as today on a proposal by a Pennsylvania Democrat and Iraq war veteran, Congressman Patrick Murphy, that would repeal the 1993 law known as... more » -
Vote expected this week on gays in the military
May 25, 2010 8:17 AM
Gay rights groups are urging quick congressional approval of a proposal to repeal the ban on gays serving openly in the military while allowing the Pentagon to continue its review of how to implement the new policy. Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Patrick Murphy - an Iraq war veteran - is... more » -
Troops question impact if gay ban is lifted
April 6, 2010 3:52 PM
Troops are asking what changes are in store for them if Congress lifts a ban on openly gay service. A working group tasked by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to examine the impact on lifting the 1993 "don't ask, don't tell" policy convened its first survey meeting Tuesday with rank-and-file... more » -
Udall: Military should end gay ban immediately
March 3, 2010 5:15 PM
Colorado's senior senator has joined other Democrats calling for an immediate end to the military's ban on gay service members. Sen. Mark Udall co-sponsored a bill Wednesday to repeal of a 1993 law banning gay servicemen and women. A similar measure is being considered in the House. Udall... more »
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