Military
New Gallup Poll Shows 67% Support Repeal of ‘DADT’
New numbers from a Gallup poll released today are consistent with previous findings that a large majority of Americans support repeal of the … [Read more...] about New Gallup Poll Shows 67% Support Repeal of ‘DADT’
OFA Volunteers Deliver 582,000 Petitions to Senator Susan Collins Urging Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
(image via twitter) Moments ago, Organizing for America delivered more than a half million petitions urging repeal of 'DADT' to Senator Susan … [Read more...] about OFA Volunteers Deliver 582,000 Petitions to Senator Susan Collins Urging Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Watch: Senator Levin Warns That Ticking Clock Presents ‘Possibly Insurmountable Challenge’ for ‘DADT’ Repeal
Senator Carl Levin spoke on the Senate floor this morning and warned of the ticking clock, saying that the only way this Defense bill and DADT repeal … [Read more...] about Watch: Senator Levin Warns That Ticking Clock Presents ‘Possibly Insurmountable Challenge’ for ‘DADT’ Repeal
Former Senator Sam Nunn Reverses: Allow Gays to Serve Openly
Senator Sam Nunn, who spearheaded opposition to lifting the ban on gays in the military in 1993, a campaign which led to the implementation of … [Read more...] about Former Senator Sam Nunn Reverses: Allow Gays to Serve Openly
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Vote Scheduled for Noon Today
Via Americablog, the Senate's orders for Thursday: ∙The Senate will convene at 9:30am and proceed to consideration of the motion to proceed to … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Vote Scheduled for Noon Today
Watch: Robert Gibbs Expresses Confidence on ‘DADT’ Repeal
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs expressed confidence about repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" as part of his 'First … [Read more...] about Watch: Robert Gibbs Expresses Confidence on ‘DADT’ Repeal
No Vote Tonight on ‘DADT’ Repeal
The Senate will not vote tonight on repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'. It has been postponed until tomorrow, Senate aides say, buying … [Read more...] about No Vote Tonight on ‘DADT’ Repeal
UPDATES: Dealmaking Continues on ‘DADT’ Vote
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced this afternoon that she supports repeal of 'DADT' in a statement that read, in part: “After reviewing … [Read more...] about UPDATES: Dealmaking Continues on ‘DADT’ Vote
UPDATE: Senate Negotiations Fast and Furious as Endgame for ‘DADT’ Repeal Looms
There have been reports that Senator Susan Collins is stonewalling the process by demanding open debate and amendments: In private discussions … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Senate Negotiations Fast and Furious as Endgame for ‘DADT’ Repeal Looms