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McCain re-pitches his position on DADT, again
Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) was for repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell before he was against it. Now, he’s neither for nor against it. That’s right: DADT repeal’s most vociferous opponent now says he’s neither for nor against repeal of the
Reid: Vote to break DADT filibuster Tuesday afternoon
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Thursday filed a motion for cloture on the defense authorization bill, meaning that the first showdown vote affecting the language to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) will take place on Tuesday afternoon.
Gates, Mullen ready to repeal DADT, but GOP ready to fight
Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen told a Senate committee they have appointed a high-level working group to report on how the military can adapt should Congress choose to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t