Congress, White House closer to deal on 'Don’t ask, don’t tell' repeal

[t0dd]

Source: The Hill

Congress and the White House moved closer Monday to a compromise on repealing the "Don’t ask, don’t tell" law.

The compromise under discussion, according to sources, is to approve language repealing the law, but delay its implementation until after the Pentagon has studied the issue and analyzed its implications on the military.

Such a strategy could win over lawmakers who are still on the fence about voting to scrap the ban on gays serving openly in the military before the Pentagon has had the chance to complete its yearlong study.

Sources close to talks involving the White House, members of Congress and gay rights groups emphasized that discussions are very much in flux, and that no deal has been reached.

Policy staff from the House, Senate and the White House met Monday to discuss the steps ahead. Separately, representatives of gay rights groups met with White House and Pentagon staff.
The House is expected to vote this week on an amendment sponsored by Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-Pa.) to the 2011 defense authorization bill.

The compromise language could be included as part of that amendment, according to several sources familiar with the discussions.

Read more: http://thehill.com/news-by-subject/defense-homeland-security/99545-congress-white-house-edge-closer-to-deal-on-dont-ask-dont-tell-repeal

[donco6]

1. How is this any different than what they were already doing?

??

[rocktivity]

2. It doesn't matter WHAT the military decides to "think" of DADT

It's completely discriminatory, and therefore by definition unconstitutional!


rocktivity

[Thrill]

3. Just curious. What kind of study is needed?

[Fearless]

4. Exactly!

[Teka]

5. NO FUCKING DEAL - JUST REPEAL

[liberation]

6. Why does it take so long for the Government to apply a simple non discriminatory standard

to its larges employer?

Or maybe the military is in some serious denial? They spend waaaay too much time working out, worrying about stylish uniforms, and pieces of flair. While drooling over all sorts of phallic symbols: guns, bullets, missiles, planes, bombs... Yeah, that is totally hetero. Riiiiiiight. LOL