ArmyTimes: Look for DADT Repeal in 2010

[kpete]

‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’

President Barack Obama’s promise to repeal the law barring open service by homosexuals was moved to the back burner in 2009, due to economic concerns and the war in Afghanistan.

That will change in 2010. Congress in the coming months will face a long-delayed review of the law and policy that bans homosexuals from openly serving.

Extensive hearings are planned in the House and Senate, with testimony from current and former troops, and military leaders.

more:
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2010/01/army_fivething2010_010110w/

[Skittles]

1. sounds promising

K&R

[HughMoran]

2. Good.

This is a terrible policy and it needs to be overturned ASAP.

[dencol]

3. Long overdue.

Hopefully it will be more comprehensive than just for "homosexuals," though.

[Clintonista2]

4. K&R. Is there a date set yet for the hearings?

[Toasterlad]

5. I'll Believe It When I See It.

I've heard this song before.

[mitchtv]

6. ripped the words from my mouth

I agree

[TheWraith]

7. Specifically, it's going to be part of the defense appropriations bill, per Barney Frank.

The Defense approps bill for 2011 will be passed some time next year. When, we don't really know.