'Democratic aides' see opening for DADT vote as early as Wednesday

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from Roll Call: http://www.rollcall.com/news/-201277-1.html


Reid Might Find Opening for ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal Wednesday

A repeal of the military’s ban on openly gay service members could be back on the Senate floor as early as Wednesday morning if Republicans block a series of other measures, including an immigration bill, Democratic aides said Tuesday.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has scheduled cloture votes for Wednesday on a host of bills opposed by Republicans, including the DREAM Act immigration bill, a 9/11 firefighters measure and a firefighters unionization bill.

With President Barack Obama’s tax cut deal with Republicans running into stiff Democratic resistance and a long-term continuing resolution for government spending still days away, if Republicans filibuster those bills as expected, the chamber will not have any pending business.

As a result, Democratic aides said, Reid could opt to return the defense authorization bill to the floor, which includes the repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy . . .


read more: http://www.rollcall.com/news/-201277-1.html

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1. kick

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2. Let's hope the GOP does the right thing

I can see them hold it hostage for the rich

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3. My gut tells me they will (do the right thing). It may well be a Reid/Obama strategy.

I've made no plans to leave the house for next week or so. I'll be watching.