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The Pentagon says hurry up Senate and do your job

The Pentagon’s top leaders warned Sunday that if Congress fails to repeal the ban on gays serving openly in the military, the courts may order changes that military leaders consider too fast or poorly thought-out. The Pentagon is trying to make it easier for the Senate to consider lifting the ban in the current postelection [...]

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ACLU suing Pentagon over separation pay for gays

The Pentagon is facing a new legal challenge over its policy on gays serving in uniform. This time it’s the American Civil Liberties Union, suing to change the military’s policy on the amount of separation pay given to service members discharged for being gay. The group is representing former Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Collins, who [...]

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Pentagon says “YES” to recruiters with gay applicants

In an unusual but consistent move based on current rulings, the Pentagon has advised all recruiting commands that they can accept openly gay and lesbian recruit candidates. This comes after a federal court decision barring the military from enforcing the don’t ask don’t tell policy. The guidance from the Personnel and Readiness office was sent [...]