"No matter how I look at the issue, I cannot escape being troubled by the fact that we have in place a policy which forces young men and women to lie about who they are in order to defend their fellow citizens...allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly would be the right thing to do."
—Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senate passes defense policy bill amid shutdown, troop pay standoff
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The Senate and House must now negotiate a compromise defense bill over the
coming months.
1 hour ago
amen to that. cue republicans "listening to the commanders on the ground" in 3... 2... 1... (tumbleweed)
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