As the measure to repeal "DADT" now heads to the Senate for approval, Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine says she'll do the right … [Read more...] about Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) Says She’ll Vote for ‘DADT’ Repeal
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Dan Choi Hospitalized
Pam Spaulding reports that Dan Choi has been hospitalized and has sought help from mental health practitioners at a Veterans Administration … [Read more...] about Dan Choi Hospitalized
Marine Commandant James Amos Suggests ‘Distracted’ Troops Could Lose Legs in Combat if ‘DADT’ is Repealed
Marine Commandant General James Amos is speaking out again against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" repeal, telling reporters in his Pentagon … [Read more...] about Marine Commandant James Amos Suggests ‘Distracted’ Troops Could Lose Legs in Combat if ‘DADT’ is Repealed
House Expected to Vote Tomorrow on Bill to Repeal ‘DADT’
UPDATEDAs a follow-up to my earlier update, Igor Volsky at The Wonk Room reports: "House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) announced that Rep. … [Read more...] about House Expected to Vote Tomorrow on Bill to Repeal ‘DADT’
‘DADT’ UPDATE: Congress Grinds Toward Vote on Stand-Alone Repeal
So, where are we on 'DADT' repeal? Politico has a few answers:House Democratic leaders are cautiously moving toward a vote on a stand-alone … [Read more...] about ‘DADT’ UPDATE: Congress Grinds Toward Vote on Stand-Alone Repeal
Watch: White House Press Sec’y Robert Gibbs Grilled on ‘DADT’
(Above, Obama meets the Joint Chiefs to discuss DADT on November 29, 2010 - Official White House photo by Pete Souza)White House Press Secretary … [Read more...] about Watch: White House Press Sec’y Robert Gibbs Grilled on ‘DADT’
Watch: Sen. Carl Levin Laments Obama’s Lack of ‘Willingness to Fight Hard’ on ‘DADT’, Other Issues
Senator Carl Levin says he's willing to stay in session if necessary to pass 'DADT' and other measures but laments that he doesn't see … [Read more...] about Watch: Sen. Carl Levin Laments Obama’s Lack of ‘Willingness to Fight Hard’ on ‘DADT’, Other Issues
Three Gay Discharged Veterans Sue Government in New Federal Court Challenge to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Another lawsuit against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" has been filed in federal court, the AP reports: The lawsuit filed in federal … [Read more...] about Three Gay Discharged Veterans Sue Government in New Federal Court Challenge to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Senator Joe Manchin Explains Vote On DADT Repeal, Is Booed At Rally
Friday, December 10, 2010 Sen. Joe Manchin today released the following statement regarding his decision to not support the repeal of the … [Read more...] about Senator Joe Manchin Explains Vote On DADT Repeal, Is Booed At Rally
Photo: ‘DADT’ Repeal Advocates Rally Outside Senate
As tweeted by @metroweekly. I'll post clips later if there are any to be had. The latest on the bill to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't … [Read more...] about Photo: ‘DADT’ Repeal Advocates Rally Outside Senate