Pentagon paves way for ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ repeal
On Tuesday, the Pentagon’s top leaders said the 17-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, which prohibits gay and lesbian armed forces members from openly admitting their sexuality, would not pose a problem if scrapped. A survey conducted among troops showed that over 70 percent wouldn’t have a problem serving alongside gay troops. The poll results put new pressure on Republican opponents to repeal the law; President Barack Obama is urging the Senate to do so before adjourning in the next few weeks.
Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich reports.
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