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Legal expert on “don’t ask, don’t tell” available for comment

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A Senate vote could come today on whether to repeal the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. The outcome of the vote will depend on negotiations on the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes the language to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell.” “Congress is not the only branch of government with a [...]

Legal expert on “don’t ask, don’t tell” available for comment

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy regarding gays in the military was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in California on Thursday. The ruling was in response to a suit brought against the U.S. government and Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates by the Log Cabin Republicans, who said the policy violates [...]