US Joint Chiefs chair urges 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' repeal delay pending review
Chairman of the US military Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen on Sunday urged Congress to delay passing a legislative amendment to repeal the military's controversial "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy [10...
US House approves defense spending bill containing 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' repeal
The US House of Representatives voted 229-186 Friday to approve a defense spending bill containing an amendment to repeal the military's controversial "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy [10 USC § 654; JURIST...
US Congress advances 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' repeal legislation
The US House of Representatives and the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday advanced compromise legislation to repeal the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy , sending it to a vote...
White House backs amendment to 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' repeal legislation
The Obama administration on Monday backed a proposal that would prevent a repeal of the military's "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy from taking effect until the completion of a comprehensive review of...
Obama expands hospital visitation rights to same-sex couples
US President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to expand the rights of patients and non-related visitors in hospitals that receive funding from Medicaid and...
US defense secretary announces stricter measures for expelling gays from military
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday announced changes to the enforcement of the Don't Ask Don't, Tell policy to make it more difficult to expel openly gay service...
Retired US general tells Senate committee gays weakened Dutch military
Retired US Marine Corps General John Sheehan testified before the US Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) on Thursday that he believes the Dutch military's inclusion of openly gay soldiers is partially responsible for the...
General Casey's recent testimony on Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy is problematic
Lawrence Korb : "In recent congressional testimony, Army Chief of Staff, General George Casey Jr., argued that the Pentagon should not impose a moratorium on the discharge of military people who have come out or...
A bill was introduced Wednesday to the US Senate that would allow gay soldiers to serve openly in the US military. Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) introduced the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2010 ,...
US Army leaders express concern over suspending Don't Ask, Don't Tell
US Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey Jr. said Tuesday that he would not support a moratorium on discharging individuals from the military pursuant to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy while Congress conducted a...
