Thursday, November 25, 2010

DADT Battle Lines Are Being Drawn

U.S. Appeals Ruling On Gay Air Force Officer But Does Not Seek To Bar Reinstatement -- Washington Post

As expected, the Obama administration this week appealed a decision by a federal judge who ordered the reinstatement of an Air Force officer dismissed under the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy banning openly gay service members.

But in a surprise move, government attorneys did not ask that the judge's decision be stayed, which clears the way for Maj. Margaret Witt to rejoin the military while the case makes its way through the courts.

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More News On DADT

Air Force might still seek stay of order to reinstate lesbian major -- Politico
Key week looms for military policy that bans gays from serving openly -- CNN
“Don’t Ask” Hearings Set for Next Week -- New York Times
Senate sets hearing on 'don't ask' report -- Politico
Once Again, Gates Will Press Senate on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' -- The Atlantic
Senate panel plans hearings next week on 'don't ask, don't tell' -- Washington Post
Senate schedules hearings for DADT report -- Stars And Stripes
DADT troops survey to be released Nov. 30 ahead of Dec. 2 hearing by Senate panel -- SDGLN

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