Harry Reid is moving the Defense bill with DADT language

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Posted by Joe Sudbay
http://gay.americablog.com/2010/09/majority-leader-harry-reid-is-moving.html

This afternoon, I went to the Capitol to hear the Majority Leader and Minority Leader address the media about what's ahead in the Senate over the next couple weeks. Reid made it clear that he is moving ahead on the Defense bill, which includes the DADT language. He said DADT is a critical piece of that legislation. He expects the GOP to try to block the bill -- and he even told McConnell that the GOPers could have a separate vote to try to take the DADT language out of the Defense bill. Reid also said he wanted to add the DREAM Act to the Defense bill.

Reid also said:
I think we should choose common sense over discrimination. We're going to match our policies with our principles and finally say that iin our country, everyone who steps up to serve our country should be welcome.

Reid will file a cloture motion this week, setting a up vote to end the McCain-led filibuster. Reid was asked by by Kerry Eleveld if he has the votes to proceed on Defense bill. He answered,"we'll sure find out."

During his remarks, McConnell kept saying that the Defense authorization bill was "controversial." McConnell did say that DADT is one reason that the Defense Authorization is "controversial" in response to a question from the Washington Blade's Chris Johnson.

During his remarks, McConnell kept saying that the Defense authorization bill was "controversial." McConnell did say that DADT is one reason that the Defense Authorization is "controversial" in response to a question from the Washington Blade's Chris Johnson.

So, game on. A vote is coming. Call your Senators: 202-224-3121. You know the homophobes are in overdrive.


video at link

[Beetwasher]

1. Smart Maneuvering By Reid, Kudos!

[Bluebear]

2. If we lose the House, the legislation permits Prez and DOD to jointly lift the ban if they so choose

Marvelous.

[AlinPA]

3. How can they end the filibuster? The republicans have 41 votes to stop anything and everything.

[BzaDem]

4. We can't alone, but Snowe/Collins are in favor of the DADT language in the bill.

So they might vote for it.

[AlinPA]

5. This is one issue where the republicans will stick together. It is party orthodoxy.