In an interview published today, Talking Points Memo asks Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Tony West about the Obama … [Read more...] about DOJ Official: Defending DADT and DOMA Has Been ‘Difficult’
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Navy Chief Breaks with McCain, Praises Pentagon ‘DADT’ Report
Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, has dropped the hesitancy he had over 'DADT repeal' following his review of the … [Read more...] about Navy Chief Breaks with McCain, Praises Pentagon ‘DADT’ Report
Gates: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Report Will Be Available One Day Early
In a move to help expedite the time-crunched process in which the lame duck session must move DADT repeal legislation to its ultimate vote, the … [Read more...] about Gates: ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Report Will Be Available One Day Early
Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs: DADT ‘Belies Us As An Institution’
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen, who in the past has supported a repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," reiterated … [Read more...] about Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs: DADT ‘Belies Us As An Institution’
Watch: ‘John McCain Has Sold his Soul’ on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington Post columnist Sally Quinn says that John McCain is "absolutely for" gays in the military."I hate to see John McCain sell … [Read more...] about Watch: ‘John McCain Has Sold his Soul’ on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Watch: Rep. Mike Pence Speaks Out Against ‘Mainstreaming Homosexuality’ Into the Military
MSNBC's Chris Jansing asked Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN) to chime in on what's happening in the Senate on DADT, and reports from the Pentagon that … [Read more...] about Watch: Rep. Mike Pence Speaks Out Against ‘Mainstreaming Homosexuality’ Into the Military
Watch: Maddow on Where the 60 Votes are on ‘DADT’ in Senate
Here's Murkowski's interview with Alaskan media: Rachel Maddow reports that Republican Sens. Richard Lugar and Susan Collins signal they will … [Read more...] about Watch: Maddow on Where the 60 Votes are on ‘DADT’ in Senate
Watch: VP Joe Biden Talks ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ with Larry King
Vice President Joe Biden told Larry King last night that the President's Department of Justice has an obligation to defend 'DADT' and … [Read more...] about Watch: VP Joe Biden Talks ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ with Larry King
Watch: Yesterday’s Senate Press Conference Demanding the End of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Here are some highlights from yesterday's press conference with Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT), Senator Mark Udall (D-CO), Senator Kirsten … [Read more...] about Watch: Yesterday’s Senate Press Conference Demanding the End of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Watch: Pentagon Strikes New Tone on ‘DADT’, Now ‘Pushing for’ Legislative Repeal in Senate
Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell appeared to strike a different tone in recent weeks with regard to its report on the 'DADT' policy and its … [Read more...] about Watch: Pentagon Strikes New Tone on ‘DADT’, Now ‘Pushing for’ Legislative Repeal in Senate