END OF "DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL"

IF THEY REPEAL THIS LAW DOESN'T IT MEAN GAYS CAN'T SERVE.

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REPEAL TO END THIS SUMMER 'DON'T ASK, DON'T TELL': Law to be implemented after Army finishes training By MARC HELLER TIMES WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011 ARTICLE OPTIONS A A A WASHINGTON — The Defense Department will let gays and lesbians serve openly in the military around midsummer, Pentagon officials said Friday. How quickly the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law can be implemented depends on the Army, which has the greatest number of soldiers to train in the new policy, said Clifford L. Stanley, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness. The military's adjustment to open service by gays and lesbians was the subject of a hearing at the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel. Mr. Stanley withstood criticism and skepticism from some Republicans who continue to support banning gays from the military, though attention has largely turned to how the military can make the transition as smooth as possible. "We're looking at midsummer to go toward certification," Mr. Stanley said, referring to the congressionally mandated process that determines that the military is ready to change the policy. Read more at www.watertowndailytimes.com

 

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